Community Shares | July 29th 2024
A new research article has investigated the levels of certain trace elements—zinc (Zn), aluminum (Al), and selenium (Se)—in the blood of children with ASD and compared them to healthy controls. It found that children with ASD had significantly lower levels of selenium and zinc and higher levels of aluminum than the control group. The study […]
Early Environmental and Psychosocial Factors Linked to ADHD, ASD, and Their Co-occurrence
Study Reveals Gender, Socioeconomic Status, Longer Breastfeeding, Prenatal Smoking, Infections, and Family History of Autoimmune Diseases Influence Risks Groundbreaking research from Sweden has prospectively investigated early environmental and psychosocial factors related to ADHD, ASD, and their co-occurrence, revealing significant insights into the risks and potential preventive measures. The study shows that being male is an […]
Common Virus Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Newborns
Research Reveals the Infants Born with Cytomegalovirus Are 2.5 Times More Likely to Develop Autism A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan indicates that the common virus cytomegalovirus (CMV), which affects about one in every 200 newborns in the United States, might significantly increase the risk of developing autism. The study’s authors […]
Community Shares | July 22nd 2024
A new study has explored the complex relationship between gut microbiota composition and ASD, focusing on its potential implications for symptom severity and treatment. The research found that children with ASD exhibited a distinct microbiota composition compared to neurotypical controls, characterized by higher levels of Bifidobacterium longum, Ruminococcus torques group, Faecalibacterium, Flavonifractor, and certain taxa […]
Prenatal Exposure to Cadmium Linked to Increased Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Significant Association Found Between Early Pregnancy Metal Exposure and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children at Age 3 In a new study from the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) and Markers of Autism Risk in Babies Learning Early Signs (MARBLES), researchers, including Irva Hertz-Picciotto, examined prenatal metal exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes in two prospective birth cohorts […]
Siblings of Children with Autism Face a 20% Higher Risk of ASD, 7 Times Higher Than Those Without a Sibling on the Spectrum
MIND Institute Study Highlights Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing Autism Recurrence within Families New research from the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Baby Siblings Research Consortium has revealed that siblings of children with autism face a significantly increased risk of autism themselves, approximately 20%. This risk is seven times higher than in infants without […]
