Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?
Summary: A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at…
Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently
Summary: Adolescents with mental health conditions report distinct and often more negative experiences on social media compared to…
Ultra-Processed Foods Disrupt Infant Gut Health
Summary: A Brazilian study of 728 infants found that ultra-processed foods can harm gut microbiota diversity, with stronger…
Why Lefties Are More Common in Autism and Dyslexia
Summary: A new meta-analysis highlights a strong connection between early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders with linguistic symptoms and left- or…
Two Key Signals Shape Brain Structure Early, Varying by Person
Summary: A new study has revealed how two morphogens, WNT and Sonic Hedgehog, act as molecular “traffic cops,”…
Tracing the Origins of Hearing
Summary: Researchers have developed a genetic “barcoding” method to trace how stem cells in embryos become neurons and…
Umbilical Cord DNA May Predict Future Metabolic Health Risks
Summary: DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future…
Sensory Stimulation Boosts Memory and Brain Growth in Down Syndrome
Summary: New research shows that 40Hz sensory stimulation (GENUS) improves memory, enhances brain circuit connectivity, and increases new…
Prenatal Stress Leaves Lasting Molecular Imprints on Babies
Summary: A new study reveals that stress during pregnancy can molecularly reprogram newborns’ stress response systems, with significant…
Tandem Repeats May Explain Autism Risk
Summary: New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1…