Second-Order-What? Is This Causing My Weight Gain?
Each year this seems to continue to be a “hot topic” as well as on the forefront of many American’s mind. Something that, statistically, seems to be increasing ...
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DNA Methylation in ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is incredibly common, with about one in every 59 children being diagnosed, yet varies widely in its manifestation. Diagnosis of A...
Hypothalamic Inflammation & Obesity
Having read a number of articles within my neurochemistry course, mostly related to neurological conditions and cognitive diseases, it appears inflammation is a...
Obesity: A Mental Disorder?
If you live in the US, you’re probably aware of the problem we have with obesity. Even if you don’t live in the US you most likely have the perception that all ...
The Complexity of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Recently in class discussions we had the chance to look at Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD currently affects roughly 1 in 68 children. ASD shows abn...
To go or not to go: how excitatory/inhibitory imbalances can shape ASD
Hello everyone! Today I’d like to talk a little bit about some factors that influence the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically how mater...
The Tangled Web of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Do you remember the first time you saw a spider’s web? If you are like me, you were a young kid looking at it in a state of wonder. How can a spider crea...
Pandemic Pregnancies and Autism
Pregnancy during the time of a pandemic can turn a beautiful, life changing experience into a scary, life changing experience. Most women while pregnant experie...
Be Wary of Gut Inflammation!
Knock-knock brain, it’s your partner-in-crime, the “second brain of the body”, me, your gut! I have more inflammation for you, ready or not. Research has only s...
Decoding Autism Using Dogs
Autism affects 1 in 68 people, according to the CDC’s autism monitoring network. Chances are that you probably know someone with Autism, and have seen its effec...