Community Shares | May 13th 2024
This week’s articles: Researchers have discovered a breakthrough in treating brain cells affected by Timothy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can lead to severe developmental issues; EPA has proposed easing restrictions on the pesticide acephate, despite its links to developmental issues like autism, hyperactivity, and reduced intelligence in children; New York Times article reported the discovery of toxic substances in the locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, which sheds light on the mysterious ailments that plagued the revered composer; Researcher George Wayne Lucier passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 8, 2024.
In Utero Preeclampsia Exposure Related to Higher Autism Risk in Children
A retrospective population-based clinical cohort study investigated the association between maternal preeclampsia and the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children.
New Research Shows Near-Infrared Light Stimulation Improves Autism Symptoms in Children
A recent study has investigated transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that delivers near-infrared (NIR) light stimulation to the brain.
Community Shares | May 6th 2024
This week’s articles: Study highlights the pivotal role of early antibiotic use in reducing fatalities from infectious diseases, juxtaposed with the concerning trend of overuse leading to microbial resistance and potential harm to mental health; New research has examined the association between maternal migration background and traits of autism in children from early pregnancy to middle childhood; A federal grant has been awarded to UC David MIND Institute researchers Alex Nord and Diasynou Fioravante that will enable the team to delve into how an autism-linked gene called Chd8 impacts the cerebellum’s function and drives autism-like behaviors; The Autism Research Institute (ARI) has just announced that they are expanding access to their award-winning Autism Research Review International (ARRI) quarterly journal.
Can Parental Psychiatric Disorders Influence the Risk of Autism in Offspring?
In a recent cohort study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, researchers from Sweden and Finland have investigated the potential link between parental psychiatric disorders and the risk of offspring developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Experts Call for Plastics Treaty to Safeguard Children’s Brain Health
Project TENDR, a group of experts specializing in environmental risks to brain development, is deeply concerned about the growing evidence linking plastics and their harmful chemicals to conditions like neurodevelopmental disabilities and cognitive issues in children.
