Latest

Autism

Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.

·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.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 8, 2024·4 min read

Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked

Individuals on the autism spectrum are particularly susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research demonstrates that even mild stressors, which typically wouldn't affect others, can trigger PTSD in those with autism, exacerbating core autistic traits like repetitive behavior.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 26, 2024·7 min read

SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity

A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy and autism. This study analyzed the function of sodium channels affected by SCN2A mutations, revealing a spectrum of effects from hyperactivity to inactivity.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2024·6 min read

Breaking Down Language Development in Autism

Researchers conducted a novel study on language development in autistic children, revealing that it does not follow a linear path but progresses through three distinct stages.

Autism Featured

·April 17, 2024·6 min read

Autism’s Brain Structure Secrets Revealed

Researchers developed a groundbreaking approach using Diffusion MRI to explore the brain structures of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This technique measures how water molecules move through the brain, revealing structural differences in the neural pathways of autistic versus non-autistic individuals.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 9, 2024·6 min read

Gene Mutation Increases Autism Risk

Researchers made significant strides in understanding autism spectrum disorder's genetic underpinnings. By studying mice with a frameshift mutation in the KMT2C gene, they observed behavioral and cognitive impairments resembling ASD symptoms.

This shows a pregnant woman looking at pills.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 9, 2024·5 min read

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, ADHD Risk

A comprehensive study involving over 2.4 million Swedish children has debunked the notion that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability in offspring. The research employed a novel sibling comparison method to eliminate confounding familial and environmental factors, revealing no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders among siblings exposed to acetaminophen prenatally versus those who were not.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2024·4 min read

Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Autism and ADHD Risk

Researchers identified a strong link between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and heightened risks of ADHD, ASD, and ID in children. The study analyzed over 222,000 mother-offspring pairs in Australia, revealing that children of mothers with prenatal CUD were almost twice as likely to develop these neurodevelopmental disorders.

Autism Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·April 4, 2024·4 min read

Genetic Link Between Left-Handedness and Neurological Disorders

A new study utilizing UK Biobank data has unveiled the genetic roots of left-handedness, pinpointing rare variants in the beta-tubulin gene TUBB4B significantly associated with this trait. These findings not only shed light on the complex interplay between genetics and brain asymmetry but also link left-handedness with neurodevelopmental disorders through shared genetic pathways.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 4, 2024·7 min read

Early Gut Flora Imbalance May Predict Autism and ADHD

Disturbances in gut flora during infancy are linked to the later development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. Analyzing over 16,000 children from the ABIS study, researchers identified significant biomarkers in cord blood and stool samples that correlate with future diagnoses of these disorders.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 26, 2024·3 min read

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

A new study highlights the need to recognize and celebrate the diverse skills of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. The research advocates for a shift in perspective, focusing on strengths such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, rather than deficits.

Autism Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 26, 2024·6 min read

Altered Brain pH Linked to Cognitive Disorders

A global study involving 131 researchers from 105 labs across seven countries has found altered brain pH and lactate levels across various animal models of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. This large-scale research reveals a common endophenotype involving energy metabolism dysfunction as a hallmark in disorders such as schizophrenia, autism, and Alzheimer’s.

1 2 3 4 5 … 75

Autism

Key Brain Region Implicated in Autism Sensory Issues

Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked

SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity

Breaking Down Language Development in Autism

Autism’s Brain Structure Secrets Revealed

Gene Mutation Increases Autism Risk

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, ADHD Risk

Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Autism and ADHD Risk

Genetic Link Between Left-Handedness and Neurological Disorders

Early Gut Flora Imbalance May Predict Autism and ADHD

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

Altered Brain pH Linked to Cognitive Disorders

Are Smokers Really Less Likely to Develop Parkinson’s?

Brain Activity in Craving Shown to Vary Rapidly

Tau Levels Predict Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Role of Serotonin Release in Depression Uncovered

Subscribe