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A massive new study of over 1.5 million children has confirmed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not cause autism, offering reassurance to expectant mothers who need safe pain relief. The research contradicts recent claims made without scientific backing.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Scientists at Yale University discovered that an inexpensive prescription drug already on pharmacy shelves could ease autism symptoms for people with specific genetic mutations. While it won't help everyone with autism, the breakthrough opens doors for more targeted treatments.
Scientists discovered that autism and ADHD may share the same biological roots, with symptom severity mattering more than diagnostic labels. The breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat neurodevelopmental conditions in children.
Researchers screened 774 FDA-approved drugs using zebrafish to create a precision medicine map for autism, identifying levocarnitine as a compound that reverses brain deficits caused by specific genetic mutations. The breakthrough could help doctors match treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic profile.
A promising therapy for fragile X syndrome, a leading genetic cause of autism, is moving to human trials after securing funding from strategic partners. The treatment could also help patients with other rare brain disorders.
Yale researchers created a groundbreaking database of 520 FDA-approved drugs by studying tiny zebrafish, revealing potential personalized treatments for people with specific autism-related genetic mutations. One drug candidate successfully reversed disrupted behaviors in both fish and human brain cells.
Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
Researchers created Hektor, a tickle robot that's helping solve age-old questions about why humans are ticklish and what it reveals about our brains. The playful experiments could lead to breakthroughs in understanding autism, schizophrenia, and how we process touch.
Scientists at UC San Diego discovered hidden genetic causes of autism using advanced sequencing technology that reads DNA more thoroughly than ever before. The breakthrough could lead to better diagnoses and personalized treatments for families seeking answers.
Researchers discovered how a common brain molecule called nitric oxide can trigger a chain reaction that pushes brain cells into overdrive in some forms of autism. The best part? When they blocked this specific step, brain activity returned to healthier levels.
Leading autism researchers formed their own advisory committee to protect science-based research priorities after the federal committee was reformed with vaccine skeptics. The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee holds its first meeting March 19.
A rigorous study of 434 toddlers finds no connection between mRNA COVID vaccines during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research offers strong reassurance for expectant mothers making vaccine decisions.
A major new study of 434 children brings reassuring news for pregnant mothers: getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays. The research tracked children up to 30 months old and found identical outcomes whether mothers received the vaccine or not.
A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals autism rates between boys and girls nearly equalize by adulthood, challenging decades of assumptions. The findings highlight that girls are simply being diagnosed later, not that they're less likely to have autism.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
Scientists analyzed 43 studies and found no link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, giving expectant mothers clear guidance they can trust. The research confirms what doctors have been saying all along: pregnant women can safely use acetaminophen for pain and fever when needed.
Scientists at York University discovered that watching autistic adults build with Lego reveals unique movement patterns that could help identify autism much earlier in life. The simple building task uncovered distinctive motor signatures that appear long before the communication skills doctors currently use for diagnosis.
Scientists discover autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through facial movements, like speaking different languages. This breakthrough suggests emotional misunderstandings go both ways, not just one-sided challenges.