Autism - Apr 16, 2024 - Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism

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	Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism Researchers show how mutations of gene transcription and chromatin regulation-related genes cause autism.

	Gut flora disruption in infancy linked to autism and ADHD Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life.

			Discovery of a fundamental biological mechanism opens path for novel therapies The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago discovered a fundamental biological mechanism that could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and autism, as well as different cancers.

			JAX researchers develop a powerful platform to study human health conditions In humans, the exact same mutation in a specific gene can produce widely different outcomes. It's a bit like adding the same amount of salt to different recipes-;the effect on the finished dish can be quite different, depending on the mix of other ingredients.

			Prenatal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID).

	Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties Patients hurl verbal abuse at Michelle Ravera every day in the emergency room. Physical violence is less common, she said, but has become a growing threat.

	Pain reliever use in pregnancy shows no link to child neurodevelopmental disorders, study finds Extensive study explores acetaminophen use during pregnancy, analyzing its potential association with intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism in children, and ultimately finding no link when considering sibling analyses to control for unmeasured confounding factors.

	Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.

	NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects This year, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) granted $135,000 in awards to three Kessler Foundation scientists to support pilot research projects that exhibit promising potential.

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