Community Shares | June 10th 2024
This week’s articles: Investigation of the similarities and differences between individuals with high self-reported autism traits and those with clinically confirmed ASD; StrandDx may be able to predict neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions like autism using a single strand of hair; Examination of the link between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and autism spectrum disorder in U.S. children using Medicaid claims data; Advanced brain mapping technique using virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence to study the development of neurons in newborn mice
Individuals with ASD Are Three Times More Likely to Develop Symptoms Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
New research involving a quarter of a million people with autism, intellectual disabilities, or both found that their risk of developing Parkinson’s-like symptoms is three times higher than in the general population.
Autism Rates Continue to Climb, Heading Towards 4% Among American Children and Adolescents
A recent study from researchers at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University has investigated the prevalence and trends of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children and adolescents aged 3–17 years in the United States.
Community Shares | June 3rd 2024
This week’s articles: Researchers have identified significant differences in brain development between boys and girls with autism aged 2-13; Gastrointestinal (GI) distress can reduce social behaviors in mice, suggesting a potential link between GI problems and ASD; Importance of moving from categorical diagnostic systems to a transdiagnostic dimensional approach for assessing childhood mental health disorders, particularly neurodevelopmental disorders, in early childhood; Autism Research Institute is hosting a webinar titled “Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).
Dopamine Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Development of Autism
A recent study published in The American Journal of Pathology highlights the crucial role of dopamine in neural development and its link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in pleasure, motivation and learning.
Combined Genetic and Environmental Factors Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
A new research article has explored the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors on behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by using a rat model.
