06/08/2026
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/study-finds-two-distinct-brain-based-autism-subtypes/ss-AA2517ou.
Study finds two distinct brain-based autism subtypes
Two clear patterns: Researchers found hypoconnectivity tied to synaptic genes and hyperconnectivity linked to immune activity in autistic brains. Cross-species validation: The patterns appeared consistently in both human fMRI scans and genetically engineered mouse models, strengthening their biologi...
05/11/2026
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202605/new-findings-on-conflicts-of-interest-in-autism-research
New Findings on Conflicts of Interest in Autism Research
A five-year update on conflicts of interest in ABA autism research finds that most studies are still authored by financially entangled researchers who don't disclose conflicts.
02/14/2026
https://neurosciencenews.com/nighttime-heat-autism-neurodevelopment-30097/.
Is Nighttime Heat A New Hidden Risk Factor for Autism? - Neuroscience News
New research suggests that nighttime heat during pregnancy is a secret risk factor for autism. Learn how hot nights disrupt fetal brain development.
02/13/2026
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-nights-flags-prenatal-link-autism.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc2MjQ3Nzg1MzAzODQ3NTg3NTMyGjlkYTBhYzQxMTAwNzhiNzQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1angB7hOzsybZ4dC67Lv3K # emergingautismsolutions
As nights warm, study flags possible prenatal link to autism risk
Higher nighttime temperatures during pregnancy may be associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, according to a new study led by researchers at Tulane University. The research examined nearly 295,000 mother–child pairs in Southern California from 2001–2014 and found that warm...