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Allergy and the Gut Microbiome

Posted on August 5, 2015 by researchinitiative

The role of the microbiota in preventing allergies http://www.pasteur.fr The human body is inhabited by billions of symbiotic bacteria, carrying a diversity that is unique to each individual. The microbiota is involved in many mechanisms, including digestion, vitamin synthesis and … Continue reading →

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Autoimmune Diseases and Autism

Posted on May 21, 2015 by researchinitiative

Family history of autoimmune diseases is associated with an increased risk of autism in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2598189 Abstract BACKGROUND: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the current evidence on the relationship between family … Continue reading →

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Particulates increase Autism Risk

Posted on May 14, 2015 by researchinitiative

Fine particulate matter and the risk of autism spectrum disorder. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25957837 Abstract The causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not well known. Recent investigations have suggested that air pollution, including PM2.5, may play a role in the onset of … Continue reading →

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Maternal BMI increases risk for Autism and other health conditions.

Posted on May 3, 2015 by researchinitiative

Maternal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Child Psychosocial Development at 6 Years of Age. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25917989 Abstract BACKGROUND: Both obesity and developmental disabilities have increased in recent decades. Limited studies suggest associations between maternal prepregnancy obesity and child neurodevelopment. METHODS: The … Continue reading →

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Autism – Social Deficits driven by expression of Immune Gene Networks

Posted on April 21, 2015 by researchinitiative

Association of brain immune genes with social behavior of inbred mouse strains  http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/12/1/75  Background Social deficit is one of the core symptoms of neuropsychiatric diseases, in which immune genes play an important role. Although a few immune genes have been … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution and Cognitive / Behavioral Impairment

Posted on March 26, 2015 by researchinitiative

Prenatal Exposure to Common Air Pollutants Linked to Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment http://www.chla.org Everyday pollutants in and outside the home can be bad for the environment…and bad for your baby’s brain LOS ANGELES (March 25, 2015)- Researchers at the Institute … Continue reading →

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Rapamycin, Epilepsy and Autism – Treatment

Posted on July 1, 2012 by researchinitiative

Early life seizures and autism – Rapamycin might be preventive http://vectorblog.org/2012/05/preventing-autism-after-infant-seizures/ We already know that there’s some kind of connection between epilepsy and autism: Children who have seizures as newborns not uncommonly develop autism, and studies indicate that about 40 … Continue reading →

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