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·June 24, 2026·10 min read

Dogs May Bridge the Autism Drug Discovery Gap

Shank3 mutant laboratory Beagles could bridge the 90% failure gap in autism drug development, as their uniquely co-evolved social architecture allows them to mirror human-like social withdrawal, gaze aversion, and sensory changes far better than rodent models.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 19, 2026·9 min read

Autism Mutations Converge on Shared Early Brain Pathways

A new study revealed that hundreds of diverse genetic causes of autism converge on shared molecular pathways.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 12, 2026·11 min read

Cerebellar Matrix Failures Lock Down the Brain’s Social Networks

Structural alterations within the cerebellar extracellular matrix serve as primary drivers of autism-related circuit dysfunction.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 10, 2026·12 min read

12-Gene Signature and Vulnerable Cells Found in Rett Syndrome

A new study demonstrated a cellular neighborhood effect, where mutant cells actively warp the gene expression of neighboring healthy neurons, revealing that early circuit wide-damage precedes clinical onset.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·June 9, 2026·9 min read

Parental Infertility Biology, Not IVF, Linked to Child Autism Traits

A new study untangled the relationship between parental fertility history, reproductive technologies, and childhood behavioral outcomes.

Autism Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 9, 2026·8 min read

Silencing One Brain Gene May Reverse Autism Deficits

Can pinpointing a cognition-selective glycine transporter restore receptor function and reverse autism-related behaviors in adults? A new study identified the transporter SLC6A20 as a safe therapeutic target to reverse NMDA receptor (NMDAR) hypofunction.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 4, 2026·7 min read

Study Reverses Structural Autism Deficits in Brain Cells

A new study demonstrates that structural autism deficits are entirely reversible through circuit-specific interventions.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2026·10 min read

Two Distinct Autism Subtypes Identified Via Brain Connectivity

A new study leverages a multi-site database of over 1,900 fMRI scans to isolate at least two distinct subtypes of autism defined by their brain connectivity.

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·May 28, 2026·10 min read

Study Exposes Risks of Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots

Researchers analyzed over 4 million Reddit posts to demonstrate that while users embrace AI for emotional reassurance and behavioral coping, they view it strictly as a supplement to, not a replacement for, human therapy.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 27, 2026·14 min read

Can a Urine Test Predict Autism Early?

A new study introduces the “Microbially-Derived Metabolite (MDM) System,” a non-invasive urine test that tracks 17 small molecules produced by gut microorganisms to identify children at high risk for autism.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 20, 2026·10 min read

Genetic Mutations Overwhelm Female Biological Autism Shield

A new study delivered the first empirical proof that severe genetic mutations can completely eliminate the natural biological protection females hold against autism spectrum disorder.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·May 18, 2026·9 min read

Leucovorin Autism Prescriptions Surge 2,000% via Media Hype

A new study reveals that off-label prescriptions of leucovorin for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) surged by over 2,000% following viral media coverage and promotional statements from White House officials.