Autism

Study links nitric oxide to mTOR overactivity in some autism-related models

March 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe Ti ṣayẹwo fun ododo

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem report that increased nitric oxide signaling can chemically modify the protein TSC2, reducing its levels and allowing the mTOR pathway to become overactive—a chain of events they say appears in laboratory models and in samples from some children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Clavicular arrested on misdemeanor battery charge in Florida

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor battery charge after police claimed he instigated a fight between two women during a stream. Sources close to him insist he did nothing wrong and was just standing awkwardly due to his autism. He's also under investigation for shooting at a dead alligator.

West Virginia couple charged with neglecting autistic child locked in bedroom

March 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Police in Upshur County, West Virginia, arrested Joshua Vincent Moore and Kayla Spruill on child neglect charges after discovering their 4-year-old nonverbal child with autism locked alone in a bedroom during a domestic violence response. The incident unfolded on March 5 when the couple's 18-year-old daughter called 911. The child was found naked and covered in blue stains, attempting to use feces as paint.

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Benguet group builds database for missing kids on autism spectrum

In Benguet, a father's initiative is creating a database to aid in locating children with autism who wander off. After personal ordeals with his own sons going missing, Dean Cuanso leads Ausome North in compiling photos and contacts for police stations. The project seeks to hasten reunions in an area with over 200 recorded cases.

Japanese scientists recreate human brain circuits in lab

January 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed miniature brain models using stem cells to study interactions between the thalamus and cortex. Their work reveals the thalamus's key role in maturing cortical neural networks. The findings could advance research into neurological disorders like autism.

Research finds no clear link between prenatal acetaminophen and autism

A comprehensive review published in The BMJ on November 10, 2025, concludes there is no solid evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to increased risks of autism or ADHD in children. Earlier studies suggesting a connection were found to be of low quality and influenced by family-shared factors. The findings affirm acetaminophen as a safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy.

Francisco Sadoct launches inclusive soccer lab in Cali

November 06, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In Cali, Francisco Sadoct Alzate Jaramillo has founded Soccer4All Lab, a free therapeutic soccer project for children with special cognitive abilities. Inspired by protests at his medical center in 2024, the engineer and sports enthusiast combines sports and therapeutic methodologies to promote smiles and social development. It currently serves 25 children with conditions like autism and Down syndrome.

March 06, 2026 15:43