February 06, 2023
- A new study by Dr. Richard Frye and Dr. Manish Arora, among others, has determined that air pollution could trigger a neurodevelopmental regression in children with autism, especially if an identifiable trigger for the regression was not previously recognized. This research suggests that there is a subset of children with autism who might be more sensitive to common environmental factors. These children typically have relatively normal development before the neurodevelopmental regression event. The authors hope that this subset of children can be identified early, before the event occurs, to prevent the development of autism.
- According to new research, rhesus macaque monkeys are suitable models for the core social impairments observed in autism. Rhesus monkeys have complex cognitive abilities and display stable and pronounced individual differences in social functioning. Due to these reasons, rhesus monkeys have become a promising model to better understand the biological and behavioral underpinnings of autism.
- Attorneys from Miller & Zois have provided an update to the ongoing Tylenol Autism Lawsuit. A Tylenol autism class action lawsuit was certified in 2022. Miller & Zois expect 100,000 victims to file. The firm believes these lawsuits could settle in 2023, providing payouts to victims and prompting a new warning label to protect unborn children.
- The New York Academy of Sciences is holding an in-person and virtual symposium titled “The Chemical Biology of the Microbiome” on May 31-June 1. This two-day conference will bring together chemical biology and microbiology experts to discuss the latest research on metabolism and the therapeutic potential of the microbiome. Presentation topics include Chemical Approaches for Understanding the Microbiome, Microbial Metabolites, and Translational Microbiome Research.
- William Shaw, Ph.D., an expert on molds and mycotoxins, will deliver a free webinar on Thursday, February 9th, at 9:30 a.m. CST. Dr. Shaw will discuss the various types and sources of the most common molds, the differences between mold and mycotoxins, how people become exposed, and how to assess toxic levels in bodies and homes. He will also go over effective mold and mycotoxin treatments for individuals with autism.
