Understanding the benefits and risks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is well known for treating scuba and deep-sea divers affected by the rapid change in pressure around ...
Tag: Autism
Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...
Autism risk genes linked to white matter changes at birth, shaping early brain development
Newborn brain scans reveal how autism-related genetic variants influence early neural wiring, offering fresh insights into the origins of neurodevelopmental ...
High-fat diet linked to impulsive behaviors and brain changes
Research highlights effects of high-fat diets on behavior, brain plasticity, and fatty acid metabolism in rats Study: From Nutritional Patterns to ...
Mapping cerebellar nuclei outputs in an autism mouse model
The cerebellum plays a critical role in both motor and non-motor functions, and its dysfunction is linked to various mental ...
Study: Brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism ...
Antiseizure medications during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental risks in children
Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks ...
Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk
Gene-environment interactions with air pollutants may play critical role in increasing ASD prevalence. Study:Air pollution: an emerging risk factor for ...
Drug repurposing offers hope for SYNGAP1 patients
The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c)(3) has awarded a pair of grants to Dr. Clement Chow, a geneticist and Associate Professor ...
Deletion of long non-coding RNA linked to rare neurodevelopmental disorder
When a gene produces too much protein, it can have devastating consequences on brain development and function. Patients with an ...