Research Articles

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July 01, 2024

Researchers Document Reversal of Severe Autism Diagnoses in Twins Through Comprehensive Treatment

A new case series from a team of researchers, including Dr. Richard Frye, has documented the reversal of Level 3 (i.e., requiring very substantial support) Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses in dizygotic toddler twin girls over a two-year period primarily through comprehensive environmental and lifestyle modifications.

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June 17, 2024

High Prevalence of Mental Health Issues Discovered in Patients with Autoimmune Disorders

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 neurological symptoms.

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June 03, 2024

Dopamine Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Development of Autism

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 role in pleasure, motivation and learning.

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May 27, 2024

Familial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Promise in Treating Autism Symptoms

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.

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May 27, 2024

Naviaux Lab Identifies Metabolic Markers in Newborns in Hopes of Predicting Autism Spectrum Disorder

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).

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May 20, 2024

New Connection Discovered Between PTSD and Autism Traits

A recent study published in iScience has revealed a critical link between PTSD-like memory formation and core traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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