Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers identified metabolic signatures in baby teeth that were unique to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and both neurodevelopment conditions, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry.

Findings from a large genome-wide association study indicated that genetic liability of psychotic experiences may be shared with several psychiatric disorders in addition to schizophrenia, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Researchers developed a technique for analyzing children’s gazes that may help identify whether they have autism spectrum disorder, according to an analysis recently published in Computers and Biology in Medicine.

Maternal anemia in early pregnancy appeared to be linked to greater risk for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and intellectual disability among offspring, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry revealed.

Compared with typical adults, those with neurodevelopmental disabilities may be more susceptible to early mortality following a low-trauma fracture, according to findings published in Bone.

Offspring born via cesarean delivery were at increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD compared with those born by vaginal delivery, findings published in JAMA Network Open revealed.

Differences between individuals with autism and those without have lessened over time, which may be tied to changes in diagnostic practices, according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Finch Therapeutics has raised $53 million in Series C financing to support the clinical development of its microbial therapies, including CP101, an oral microbiome capsule for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

Researchers have identified a possible nonverbal, neural marker of autism, according to study results published in Current Biology.

Children born to older parents are less likely to have externalizing behavior problems, according to a population-based cohort study that included more than 32,000 Dutch children. Researchers also found that parental age may have no effect on a child’s internalizing problems.