Auditory NeuroscienceAutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 2, 2020·5 min readWhy those on the autism spectrum are often hypersensitive to light and noiseMice lacking the autism-associated SHANK3 gene were more sensitive to sensation, including touch. The mice also had overactive excitatory neurons in the somatosensory cortex, which may account for sensory hypersensitivity.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·May 8, 2018·5 min readDrug May Reverse Imbalance Linked to Autism SymptomsAccording to researchers, a drug approved by the FDA may reverse some of the symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome. The drug can reverse hyper-excitability that leads to sensory hypersensitivity.Read More
