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How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease

Researchers examine how different dietary components affect the gut microbiome and development of non-communicable diseases.

20 Sep 2024

The urgent need for improved support for SEND pupils

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.

19 Sep 2024

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Although stroke is highly preventable and treatable, there has been a rapid rise in the global stroke burden between 1990 and 2021, due to both population growth and the rise of aging populations worldwide, as well as a substantial increase in people's exposure to environmental and behavioral risk factors.

19 Sep 2024

Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism

Researchers examine the relationship iron deficiency and sleep-related disorders.

17 Sep 2024

Wearable sensors developed to detect brain disorders through eye movement

A University of Houston engineering team has developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the brain.

16 Sep 2024

Groundbreaking research challenges traditional neurodivergent diagnoses

A new article introduces a dimensional approach to understanding the mental health needs of neurodivergent people.

16 Sep 2024

Research shows brain synchronization between humans and dogs

Study shows interbrain synchronization in humans and dogs during social interactions, highlighting the impact of autism-related gene mutations in dogs.

16 Sep 2024

Study reveals challenges of distinguishing autism from BPD

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved one-to-one, semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Each participant recounted unnoticed autistic traits from childhood and described the pervasive impact of a BPD misdiagnosis. The study highlights the challenges of distinguishing between autism and BPD, especially among autistic women, who often face misdiagnosis.

14 Sep 2024

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

13 Sep 2024

Study finds brain synchronization between humans and dogs during social interactions

During social interactions, the activity of the brain's neurons becomes synchronized between the individuals involved.

13 Sep 2024

New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression are detrimental to individuals, their families and society as a whole, and in many cases still lack effective treatments.

12 Sep 2024

QB3-led team awarded $12 million to explore autism origins with advanced models

A QB3-led team uniting researchers from the University of California campuses at Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz was awarded a $12 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to investigate the origins of autism using sophisticated cellular models called "neural organoids."

12 Sep 2024

Study shows delayed feedback enhances learning in traumatic brain injury

Kessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

11 Sep 2024

Light wave technology offers breakthrough in monitoring babies' brain activity

A new technology which uses harmless light waves to measure activity in babies' brains has provided the most complete picture to date of brain functions like hearing, vision and cognitive processing outside a conventional, restrictive brain scanner, in a new study led by researchers at UCL and Birkbeck.

10 Sep 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Researchers discovered that COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated cortical thinning in adolescent brains, with females experiencing more significant and widespread changes than males, indicating a higher developmental impact on female brains.

10 Sep 2024

Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Research reveals significant associations between environmental pollutants and Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing the importance of identifying risk factors.

5 Sep 2024

Maternal fish consumption linked to lower likelihood of autism diagnosis, study finds

Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, particularly in females, and a slight reduction in autism-related traits in offspring, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

3 Sep 2024

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Researchers at Kessler Foundation have published a new clinical protocol examining the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation to improve learning and memory in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mobility disability.

3 Sep 2024

Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

A new study reveals nuanced findings on the neuropsychiatric risks of prenatal cannabis exposure. The research found a slight increase in the risk of ADHD and a heightened vulnerability to cannabis use in offspring.

3 Sep 2024

Study reveals how neighboring synapses compete for plasticity resources

Nerve cells in the brain receive thousands of synaptic signals via their "antenna", the so-called dendritic branch.

2 Sep 2024

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease

The urgent need for improved support for SEND pupils

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism

Wearable sensors developed to detect brain disorders through eye movement

Groundbreaking research challenges traditional neurodivergent diagnoses

Research shows brain synchronization between humans and dogs

Study reveals challenges of distinguishing autism from BPD

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

Study finds brain synchronization between humans and dogs during social interactions

New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

QB3-led team awarded $12 million to explore autism origins with advanced models

Study shows delayed feedback enhances learning in traumatic brain injury

Light wave technology offers breakthrough in monitoring babies' brain activity

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Maternal fish consumption linked to lower likelihood of autism diagnosis, study finds

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

Study reveals how neighboring synapses compete for plasticity resources

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