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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology linked prenatal PM2.5 and non-freeway NOx exposure with newborn amino-acid metabolism pathways that also tracked autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis before age 5. Key Findings…
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A recent study identified that young autistic children with lower clinical severity and greater eye contact are more likely to respond positively to intranasal oxytocin treatment. Highlights: Response Rate: 61.5% of one identified autism subtype responded to o…
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A study found that certain genetic variations in the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) were associated with different aspects of social understanding abilities in children with and without autism. Highlights: In typically developing children, one genetic variation…
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Leptin levels are significantly increased in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role in ASD pathology. Highlights: Leptin Levels: Children with ASD have significantly higher serum leptin levels com…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition characterized by challenges in social communication and repetitive behaviors. One aspect that contributes to the heterogeneity seen across the autism spectrum is differences in intelligence and cognitive ab…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. The causes are complex, involving genetic and environmental factors that affect brain development. Growing evidence implic…
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A new study published in Brain Sciences has uncovered important epigenetic differences in a group of Mexican children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to neurotypical controls. The research provides new insights into the complex interplay…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Research increasingly points to dysregulation of the innate immune system and neuroinflammation as contributing fa…
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