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·June 5, 2024·8 min read

Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns

Brain overgrowth in utero may explain the varying severity of autism in children. Researchers used brain organoids from toddlers to show that larger brain growth correlated with more severe autism symptoms. The findings could lead to prenatal identification and potential therapies for autism.

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·June 4, 2024·6 min read

MMR Vaccine Myths Persist Amid Rising Cases

A new survey found that 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, despite CDC evidence to the contrary. This misconception contributes to vaccine hesitancy and rising measles cases. The survey highlights the need for better public education on vaccine safety.

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·June 4, 2024·4 min read

Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Researchers found genetic associations between sleep patterns and neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Polygenic risk score analysis revealed that autism and schizophrenia link to evening chronotype, while ADHD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder link to insomnia. These insights may lead to new therapies for sleep disturbances in these patients.

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·June 1, 2024·5 min read

Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology

Eye-tracking biomarkers can improve autism diagnosis in children. Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% sensitivity and 87% specificity. This approach could reduce the long wait times for autism evaluations, enabling timely interventions. The research marks a significant step toward faster, more accurate autism diagnosis.

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·May 23, 2024·6 min read

Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified

Researchers discovered significant sex-specific differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2-13. The study found that autistic girls have a thicker cortex at age 3 and faster cortical thinning into middle childhood compared to boys.

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·May 23, 2024·5 min read

Brain Patterns Predict Autism Risk in Infants

A new study study found distinct brain connectivity patterns in 6-week-old infants at risk for autism. Differences in the Salience Network, responsible for filtering important stimuli, may predict later sensory and social behaviors. Infants with stronger sensory connections showed sensory over-responsivity at age one, while those with stronger social connections demonstrated better shared attention.

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·May 15, 2024·4 min read

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that CNTN4, linked to autism, interacts with the Alzheimer-related protein APP, affecting neuron growth in the brain's cortex.

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·May 15, 2024·4 min read

Dopamine Disruption Linked to Autism

A new study reveals that disrupted dopamine signaling during neural development is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers found significant correlations between dopamine pathways and neural development in humans and zebrafish models.

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·May 14, 2024·5 min read

Fever Effect May Improve Autism Symptoms

Researchers are exploring how fever can temporarily improve autism symptoms. They aim to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind this "fever effect" to develop therapies that mimic it.

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·May 10, 2024·6 min read

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The study reveals that gut discomfort in mice reduces social behaviors, a phenomenon reversible by specific bacterial introductions.

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·May 10, 2024·5 min read

Early Metabolic Changes Linked to Autism

Researchers discovered significant metabolic changes that occur between birth and the onset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms. This study reveals that a few biochemical pathways, related largely to the body's cell danger response, are responsible for the majority of these changes.

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·May 9, 2024·4 min read

Key Brain Region Implicated in Autism Sensory Issues

Researchers identified the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a crucial area linked to sensory hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This sensory hypersensitivity, affecting about 90% of individuals with autism, leads to abnormal responses to stimuli like sound and light, complicating daily activities and social interactions.

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Autism

Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns

MMR Vaccine Myths Persist Amid Rising Cases

Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology

Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified

Brain Patterns Predict Autism Risk in Infants

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

Dopamine Disruption Linked to Autism

Fever Effect May Improve Autism Symptoms

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

Early Metabolic Changes Linked to Autism

Key Brain Region Implicated in Autism Sensory Issues

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Those with Deafness

Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development

Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking

Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection

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