Tag: Neurodevelopmental disorders
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First Brain Cell Atlas: Clues to Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders
What is a Brain Cell Atlas? The Brain Cell Atlas is a comprehensive roadmap of the brain’s cellular landscape. By cataloging the diverse types of brain cells, their gene activity, and how they interact across different regions and developmental stages, scientists gain a detailed view of how the brain is built and functions. Recent draft…
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One Gene, One Disease? The Case for Embracing Genetic Complexity in Medicine
Rethinking Genetic Changing Notions of One Gene, One Disease Genetic inheritance is often taught as a simple equation: a single gene causes a specific trait or illness. In practice, the genome operates as a sprawling network where thousands of variants interact to shape health outcomes. New research pushes us beyond a one-gene-one-disease mindset, arguing that…
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Genetic Links: ADHD/Autism Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Genetic risk for ADHD and autism may influence heart disease risk A landmark genetic analysis suggests that people with a higher genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face an increased risk of certain heart diseases. By aggregating data from 14 studies and applying Mendelian randomization, researchers aim to move…
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Late-diagnosed autism may be a different form, study finds
New evidence on late-diagnosed autism PARIS — A large international study published in Nature suggests that autism diagnosed later in life could be a distinct form of the condition, different from autism identified in early childhood. The research, carried out by scientists from Denmark, the United States and other countries, focused on whether cases diagnosed…