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 […]
Dopamine Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Development of Autism
New Research Links Disrupted Dopaminergic Signaling to Neural Circuit Abnormalities in Autism, Highlighting Potential for Targeted Interventions 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 […]
Familial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Promise in Treating Autism Symptoms
Case Report Highlights Significant Gut Microbiome and Behavioral Improvements in Teen with ASD Using Sibling Donor In a fascinating new case report, researchers, including Steven J. Walker, PhD, documented significant improvements in both gut microbiome composition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms after familial fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was performed in an adolescent with ASD. […]
Naviaux Lab Identifies Metabolic Markers in Newborns in Hopes of Predicting Autism Spectrum Disorder
Newly Discovered Pathways Linked to Cell Danger Response Offer Potential for Early Detection and Improved Treatments A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, including Dr. Robert Naviaux, recently used metabolomics to identify markers in newborns that might predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers discovered that children with […]
New Connection Discovered Between PTSD and Autism Traits
Mild Stress Can Trigger PTSD-Like Memories in People with Autism, Highlighting Need for Targeted Stress Management and Early Intervention A recent study published in iScience has revealed a critical link between PTSD-like memory formation and core traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors found that even mild stress could cause PTSD-like memories in mouse […]
New Research Shows Near-Infrared Light Stimulation Improves Autism Symptoms in Children
Treatment Targets Specific Brain Areas without Any Adverse Reactions A recent study has investigated transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that delivers near-infrared (NIR) light stimulation to the brain. The research demonstrated that pulsed NIR light stimulation of specific brain areas significantly improved autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in children aged two to six. […]
