Credit: Pexels A comprehensive study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has further confirmed the connection between autism and the gut microbiome. In contrast to previous research that focused solely on bacteria, this study also investigated fungi, archaea, and viruses in the digestive tract. The team developed an advanced assay that revealed a...
Researchers have been able to accurately diagnose autism in children using AI to screen retinal photographsDepositphotos Scientists captured images of children's retinas and employed a deep learning AI algorithm for autism diagnosis, achieving a perfect 100% accuracy. These results endorse the use of AI as an unbiased screening tool for early detection, particularly in cases...
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In a recent research released today in Cell Reports, scientists from the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute (DKJEI), part of the Krembil Research Institute at University Health Network, have determined anteriorly unknown links between genetic factors in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This neurodevelopmental disorder is associated with a wide variety of physiological...
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A hallmark of the autism spectrum disease, ASD, is the reluctance to develop eye contact with others in normal conditions. Although eye contact is a critically essential part of daily communications, researchers have been restricted in studying the neurological basis of live social contact with eye contact in ASD due to...
Credit: Pixabay Most are well aware that motherhood is limited by a biological clock – a reality that causes sleepless nights for many women, influences career and relationship decisions, and plays a significant role in the $819 million IVF industry. However, mature fatherhood carries its own risks, and a new study reveals that the number of...
Credit: Freepik The study explores the complex interplay of handedness and visual biases in humans, drawing parallels with similar traits observed across the animal kingdom. While handedness is well-known as a defining characteristic, the study reveals lesser-known biases that impact social dynamics and cognitive functions. Human Biases and Brain Lateralization Humans exhibit a strong tendency towards right-handedness,...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) software analyzing MRI scans can detect differences in the cellular organization of the brains of men and women. Researchers observed these distinctions in the white matter, which primarily resides in the innermost layer of the human brain and facilitates communication between different brain regions. Men and...
Applying low-intensity light to the head and gut simultaneously reduced the effects of chronic stressAgence France-Presse (AFP)/Alain JOCARD A recent study suggests that applying non-invasive, low-intensity light to both the head and abdomen simultaneously can mitigate the impact of chronic stress on both the gut microbiome and the brain. This research contributes to the growing...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study has linked uncommon mutations in certain genes to the occurrence of left-handedness in humans. Understanding the implications of these genetic variations on other aspects of left-handers' characteristics could provide insights into phenomena such as the genetic predisposition to neurodevelopmental disorders or the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers from the Max Planck...
Credit: YubaNet Infants and toddlers exposed to television or videos may display unusual sensory behaviors, including disengagement from activities, a preference for more intense stimulation, and sensitivity to stimuli like loud sounds or bright lights, as indicated by research from Drexel's College of Medicine published in JAMA Pediatrics. The study reveals that children with increased...
