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12-Feb-2025

Rates of ADHD remain high into adulthood among patients with autism

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a large study of more than 3.5 million adults, researchers found that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was highly elevated among adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, co-occurring ADHD was associated with worse health outcomes, though patients who received medications for ADHD had better outcomes.

Journal

JAMA Network Open

Funder

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Autism Transitions Research Project, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), Alternative Approaches to Supporting ASD Services for Young Adults, NIH/National Institutes of Health

12-Feb-2025

Gene variant could protect against ultra-rare seizure disorder, fruit fly research finds

University of Utah Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A combination of human pedigree analysis and fruit fly genetics has identified a gene variant that appears to prevent PIGA-CDG, a rare but serious seizure disorder. The findings could ultimately lead to better therapies for the condition.

Journal

American Journal of Human Genetics

Funder

NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Primary Children's Hospital Center for Personalized Medicine, NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute

12-Feb-2025

New study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro social behavior

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Mount SInai researchers identified the cortical amygdala – an olfactory cortical structure – as a key brain region in promoting aggression. 

Journal

Nature

Funder

NIH/National Institutes of Health

12-Feb-2025

Ovarian cancer discovery could turn failed treatment into lifesaver

University of Virginia Health System
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new UVA Cancer Center research reveals.

Journal

Cancer Immunology Research

Funder

NIH/National Cancer Institute, UVA Cancer Center, UVA Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research, American Cancer Society

11-Feb-2025

Study of female genital tract reveals key findings

Rutgers University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Seeking to understand what constitutes a healthy vaginal microbiome, a global research collaboration that includes a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has reported a series of findings, including identifying which bacteria thwart vaginal disease and determining that microbiomes vary significantly across human populations.

Journal

Trends in Microbiology

Funder

NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences