In Ocean – an autistic perspective
In Ocean - an autistic perspective: I am a sea creature forced to live upon land. Although the earth has…
Neurodiversity
Potential new biomarker for ADHD and ASD
A new potential biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism has been found. “It’s often said that ‘the…
Mental health: Sick forced out of UK workforce
Mentally unwell people being forced out of workforce: Six in 10 people who are economically inactive because of long-term illness…
ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria
A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…
Learning from babies
What can we learn from babies and how the brain has an amazing ability to ‘get to work’ on autism…
Comment on Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab
Alzheimer's Society and Professor Sir John Hardy respond to results for Alzheimer's drug lecanemab: A paper published today in The…
Underweight babies at risk
Research shows all underweight babies may be at higher risk of childhood developmental complications – not just those with extremely…
Major ECR-funded project to unlock secrets of ageing well
A €1.5 Million ERC-funded project, being led by Dr Esther Walton, will advance understanding about brain ageing and its links…
Previously unknown ability of the autonomic nervous system discovered
The autonomic nervous system is known as the control centre for involuntary bodily processes such as the beating of our…
‘A silent killer’ – COVID-19 shown to trigger inflammation in the brain
‘A silent killer’ - COVID-19 shown to trigger inflammation in the brain: The UQ team was led by Professor Trent…