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- Researchers Discover Protein Molecular Switch That Directs Neuronal Migration During Critical Brain Development Stages
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Research
A study led by the University of Barcelona identifies Teneurin 4 as a molecular switch that alternates between adhesion and repulsion to guide neurons in the embryonic brain. This...
- Large-Scale Brain Imaging Study Identifies Shared Neural Connectivity Disruptions Linking Autism, ADHD, and Schizophrenia Across 2,100 Scans
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Diseases & Conditions
A collaborative study involving more than 2,100 participants has uncovered a common pattern of abnormal brain connectivity that bridges the diagnostic boundaries of autism, ADHD, a...
- Large-Scale Medicaid Study Finds Prenatal Buprenorphine Exposure Does Not Increase Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Risks
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive analysis of 2.5 million US births published in The BMJ concludes that children exposed to buprenorphine in utero face no higher risk of autism, ADHD, or speech diso...
- Japanese Researchers Identify Specialized Motor Protein Assembly Responsible for Selective Cargo Delivery in Neurons
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Research
A study led by Juntendo University has discovered that the kinesin-2 motor protein exists in distinct molecular subtypes, each tailored for specific transport tasks. This diversity...
- NC State Engineers Unveil "CAMEO": A Low-Cost Carbon Nanotube Sensor to Revolutionize Brain Organoid Research
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Health Technology
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a scalable, "basket-shaped" sensor array called CAMEO that can monitor electrical activity in human cerebral organoids...
- New Survey Reveals Critical Knowledge Gap: 70% of Americans Unaware of the Essential Need for Brain Donation in Autism Research
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A national survey by Autism BrainNet has uncovered a significant disconnect between the public’s support for autism research and their understanding of how to advance it. While 92%...
- Whitehead Institute Researchers Identify X Chromosome Mechanism as Potential Biological Shield Against Autism in Females
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Research
A new perspective published in Nature Genetics proposes a genetic explanation for the "female protective effect," a theory suggesting females possess a biological buffer against au...
- Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Dysregulation of RNA Editing as a Primary Driver of Altered Fetal Brain Development in Down Syndrome
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Research
A multi-institutional study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has discovered that an extra copy of the ADARB1 gene on chromosome 21 leads to premature and excessiv...
- Meta-Analysis of 20,000 Participants Reveals Clinically Significant Genetic Markers in Six Percent of Schizophrenia Patients
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A landmark study led by the Family Health Centers of San Diego has determined that modern genetic testing identifies actionable clinical findings in approximately 1 in 16 patients...
- Largest Genomic Study of Latin American Cohorts Confirms Universal Genetic Foundation for Autism Risk
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Research
A landmark study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed that the rare genetic variants associated with autism risk are largely consistent across different...
- Mount Sinai Genomic Analysis of 15,000 Latin American Individuals Confirms Universal Genetic Architecture of Autism Across Diverse Ancestries
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Health
A landmark study co-led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed that the core genetic risk factors for autism are consistent across different ancestral populati...
- Long-Term US Study Confirms Neurodevelopmental Risks of Valproate in Pregnancy While Validating Safety of Alternative Epilepsy Medications
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive analysis of two decades of US insurance data has reinforced the link between prenatal valproate exposure and disorders such as ADHD and autism. The study, published...