Community Shares | June 24th 2024
Neuroscientists at the University of South Florida have developed an advanced brain mapping method using virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to create detailed 3D visual timelines of neuron development in newborn mice. This innovative technique aims to unravel the complexities of autism and related disorders by focusing on the calyx of Held, a […]
Link Between Sleep Patterns and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Revealed
Study Finds Late Chronotype Increases Susceptibility to Autism and ADHD; Sleep Quality Independently Protects Against ASD New research has investigated the causal relationship between circadian rhythm (CR) patterns, sleep quality, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis and genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from objective […]
Neanderthal Genes Linked to Increased Autism Susceptibility in Modern Humans
Research Identifies Specific Neanderthal-Derived Genetic Markers More Common in Individuals with Autism, Highlighting Ancient Human Hybridization’s Impact on Brain Development A collaborative study involving scientists from Clemson University and Loyola University New Orleans discovered that certain genetic traits inherited from Neanderthals can increase susceptibility to autism. Although modern humans typically have around 2-3% Neanderthal DNA, […]
Community Shares | June 17th 2024
A recent research article is one of the first studies to investigate the relationship between autistic symptoms and somatic problems in adults from the general population. The study found that autistic symptoms were associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food allergies, pain, and fatigue. The article also identified sex differences, with stronger […]
Maternal Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD, ASD, and Cardiometabolic Disorders in Offspring
New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Managing Pregnancy Glycemic Levels to Mitigate Long-Term Health Conditions A Canadian population-based cohort study spanning births from April 1991 to March 2018 investigated the long-term effects of maternal diabetes on offspring. The study included 3,407,961 mother/infant pairs and found that children of women with type 1 diabetes had the […]
High Prevalence of Mental Health Issues Discovered in Patients with Autoimmune Disorders
Research Team Finds that Depression, Anxiety, and Cognitive Dysfunction Are Common Among Those with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis A new study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London found that a majority of patients with autoimmune conditions, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, experience a wide range of mental health and […]
