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…
