Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.…
People living with disability seek more variety in job opportunities in regional SA
James Hillier has been trolley collecting for 14 years. He says he loves his job, but is keen…
Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk
Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure…
Exploring the shared genetic basis between autism spectrum disorder and gastrointestinal disorders: a bioinformatic study
Lord, C., Elsabbagh, M., Baird, G. & Veenstra-Vanderweele, J. Autism spectrum disorder. Lancet 392 (10146), 508–520 (2018). PubMed …
Ed Vasicek: Reflections on this age of the internet | Opinion
The internet is one huge innovation. Yet we don’t know whether to celebrate or grieve its advent; its…
Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Linked to Autism Risk
Summary: A new study reveals how maternal obesity before pregnancy can program autism-related behaviors in offspring through lasting…
Scientists Have Identified 4 Distinct Types of Autism Each With Its Own Genetic Signature
Credit: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) If you’ve met one person with autism, the saying goes, you’ve…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?
Key Questions Answered: Q: When do genes linked to mental illness start affecting the brain?A: Many genes associated…
Autism Masking Leaves a Mark on the Brain
Summary: Some autistic teens mask their traits to “pass” as non-autistic in social settings, but a new study…
Study Pinpoints Autism Subtypes, Opening Door To More Personalized Care
There are at least four distinct subtypes of autism, a new study finds, helping to explain the various…
Cutting-Edge Treatment Approach Addresses Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS — A new study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers revealed a potential…