A recent study published in the journal Cell has shed new light on the diagnostic criteria for autism, challenging traditional views that emphasize social skills deficits. Researchers from the Mila Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute and McGill University utilized a large language model (LLM) to analyze clinical reports and identify the most indicative behaviors for an…
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has taken a significant step forward in early childhood development research with the launch of its NIH Baby Toolbox as an iPad app. This innovative tool is designed to assess the neurodevelopmental progress of infants and toddlers aged 1 to 42 months, offering a comprehensive suite of tests…
The recent decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement, to appoint David Geier to lead a study on the link between vaccines and autism has sparked significant debate and concern within the scientific community. This topic has been extensively researched, with the overwhelming consensus being that there is no…
A groundbreaking study conducted by IFF Research and the University of Bristol, in collaboration with GambleAware, has shed light on a critical issue affecting neurodivergent individuals: their heightened vulnerability to gambling-related harm. The research, which includes contributions from Dr. Amy Sweet and Dr. Tim Morris, reveals that people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and…
Christopher Walsh’s lab at Boston Children’s Hospital has made significant strides in understanding the complex genetic landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A recent study, led by key investigator Rebecca Andersen, has shed new light on how a network of genes contributes to autism. This research, shared on bioRxiv in January 2025, involves knocking down…
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at University College London (UCL) have made significant strides in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying behavioral strategies, with profound implications for neurodivergent conditions like autism. Their study, focusing on the median raphe nucleus (MRN) in mice, sheds light on how specific neural circuits influence decision-making and behavioral flexibility. The…
In a significant breakthrough, Dr. KEUM Sehoon and his team at the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have made profound discoveries about how the brain processes others’ distress. This research sheds crucial light on the neural mechanisms underlying empathy, a fundamental aspect of human…
A Medium article, “AI and Neurodivergence: How Different Minds Can Lead the Future” by Anthony Magee, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and neurodivergence. Here’s a summary of the key points: Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of neurodiversity in driving innovation in AI and other technological fields, and it advocates for creating environments…
