Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?
Summary: A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at…
Finger Movements Offer New Clues for Autism Detection
Summary: Subtle hand movements during grasping tasks may help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with high accuracy. Using…
Emotional Regulation Offers a New Path to Relief
Summary: A new study shows that improving emotional processing can significantly reduce chronic pain and improve quality of…
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…
Romantic Partners Can Shape Genetic Risk for Binge Drinking
Summary: New research shows that romantic partners’ habits and traits can influence how strongly genetic risk for binge…
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…
Music Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms…
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,”…
Shared Brain Circuit Links Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression
Summary: A large brain imaging study suggests that insomnia, depression, and anxiety, often co-occurring, share overlapping brain abnormalities. Researchers…