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

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·April 9, 2025·7 min read

Maternal Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism

Children born to mothers with diabetes face significantly higher risks of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a sweeping new meta-analysis involving over 56 million mother–child pairs. The study, which analyzed 202 research papers, found that maternal diabetes—especially pre-gestational diabetes—is associated with increased odds of conditions such as autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and learning disorders.

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·April 9, 2025·6 min read

Micromovements Reveal Hidden Emotional Cues in Autism

New research reveals that individuals with autism express emotions using the same facial muscles as neurotypical individuals, but at intensities too subtle for the human eye to detect. Using a novel method called micromovement spikes, researchers captured these faint expressions in five-second videos, uncovering emotion where others see none.

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·April 8, 2025·4 min read

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

A new study has identified a strong link between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing 11 bacterial species with potential as biomarkers. By analyzing oral samples from children aged 3–6, researchers developed a prediction model that identifies autism with 81% accuracy.

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·April 8, 2025·5 min read

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Researchers have developed a virtual reality and AI-based system that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children with over 85% accuracy—outperforming traditional assessment methods. The system observes children's motor movements and gaze patterns while they engage in tasks within immersive virtual environments, enabling more naturalistic responses than typical lab settings.

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·April 7, 2025·5 min read

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

A new study reveals that the thalamus, long overshadowed by the cortex and hippocampus, plays a crucial role in shaping and updating brain connections. Researchers observed plasticity in thalamic neurons in response to visual experiences, independent of the cortex—an unexpected finding.

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·April 7, 2025·4 min read

Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD

A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children diagnosed with ADHD or autism. Mothers who faced early trauma were more likely to have children who reported similar experiences and to exhibit traits of neurodevelopmental conditions themselves.

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·April 4, 2025·4 min read

Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs

A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing abnormalities similar to those seen in humans with ASD. Using behavioral tests, eye-tracking, and brain recordings, researchers found that these dogs paid less attention to faces—especially the eye region—and showed delays in brain responses to facial cues.

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·April 3, 2025·6 min read

MicroRNAs Guide Purkinje Cell Growth, Shedding Light on Autism Links

A new study reveals that microRNAs—tiny regulators of gene expression—play a crucial role in shaping Purkinje cells, rare brain neurons linked to movement and neurodevelopmental disorders. Using advanced genetic tools, researchers showed that disabling microRNAs during specific developmental windows impaired the cells’ growth and ability to form key connections.

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·April 1, 2025·4 min read

Protein Imbalance Triggers Autism-Like Behavior

A new study reveals that autism-like symptoms in mice emerge when two nerve proteins—MDGA2 and BDNF—fall out of balance. MDGA2 typically keeps BDNF/TrkB signaling in check, but when MDGA2 levels drop, heightened neuronal activity and social impairments occur.

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·March 7, 2025·4 min read

Genetic Variant in ITSN1 Linked to Higher Parkinson’s and ASD Risk

A new study has identified genetic variants in the ITSN1 gene that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers analyzed nearly 500,000 genetic profiles and found that individuals carrying ITSN1 variants face up to a tenfold higher risk of Parkinson’s.

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·March 3, 2025·8 min read

Maternal Diet Influences ADHD and Autism Risk

A large study analyzing over 60,000 mother-child pairs found that a Western diet during pregnancy—high in fat, sugar, and processed foods—was associated with a significantly increased risk of ADHD and autism in children. Even small shifts toward a Western diet correlated with a 66% higher risk of ADHD and a 122% higher risk of autism.

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·January 31, 2025·7 min read

Genetics, Not Maternal Sickness, Drives Autism Risk

A large study analyzing over 1.1 million pregnancies found no strong evidence that maternal health conditions during pregnancy cause autism. Instead, nearly all previously reported associations between maternal diagnoses and autism could be explained by genetic or environmental factors.

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Autism

Maternal Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism

Micromovements Reveal Hidden Emotional Cues in Autism

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD

Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs

MicroRNAs Guide Purkinje Cell Growth, Shedding Light on Autism Links

Protein Imbalance Triggers Autism-Like Behavior

Genetic Variant in ITSN1 Linked to Higher Parkinson’s and ASD Risk

Maternal Diet Influences ADHD and Autism Risk

Genetics, Not Maternal Sickness, Drives Autism Risk

Triggered Hypothermia Protects the Brain After Injury

Lymphatic Damage Tied to Chemo Brain Fog

Why the Brain Feels the Beat Better Through Sound Than Touch

Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk

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