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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

How Dungeons and Dragons can empower those with autism

Study found that tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons can enhance social interactions and self-esteem in autistic adults, offering a supportive and structured environment that helps alleviate social challenges.

1 Sep 2024

Girls with mental illness less likely to receive HPV vaccination

Girls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that protects against future cervical cancer.

29 Aug 2024

Addressing HPV vaccination disparities in girls with mental health conditions

Girls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that protects against future cervical cancer. This is according to a new registry study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in The Lancet Public Health.

29 Aug 2024

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study published August 28, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Marlene Stratmann of Karlstad University, Sweden, and colleagues.

28 Aug 2024

New system can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with high accuracy

A multi-university research team co-led by University of Virginia engineering professor Gustavo K. Rohde has developed a system that can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89 to 95% accuracy.

28 Aug 2024

Neuroscientists decode the brain’s response to unexpected sensory inputs

Researchers have discovered how two brain areas, neocortex and thalamus, work together to detect discrepancies between what animals expect from their environment and actual events.

28 Aug 2024

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

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

How Dungeons and Dragons can empower those with autism

Girls with mental illness less likely to receive HPV vaccination

Addressing HPV vaccination disparities in girls with mental health conditions

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

New system can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with high accuracy

Neuroscientists decode the brain’s response to unexpected sensory inputs

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