🧬 Artificial Intelligence from Harvard Identifies Genes and Drug Combinations to Restore Diseased Cells

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A New Era in Precision Medicine Researchers at Harvard Medical School have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool called PDGrapher. This system goes far beyond traditional trial-and-error methods: it can pinpoint the genes responsible for cellular dysfunction and predict which drug combinations might bring diseased cells back to health. This innovation represents a decisive step … Ler mais

Autism as a Genetic Potential: The Interplay of Genes, Environment, and Emotional Heritage

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been viewed through a fragmented lens. Some approaches emphasized environmental factors, others pointed exclusively to genetics, and popular myths even attempted to blame everyday medications. However, science has evolved: today we know that autism is not the result of a single cause. Instead, it represents a genetic potential shaped … Ler mais

🧬 Autism and Genetics: Why SHANK3 and CHD8 Are Among the Most Studied Genes

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that involves multiple genetic and environmental factors. In recent years, genetics has become one of the most promising areas for understanding the biological basis of autism. Among the hundreds of genes associated with ASD, two stand out as the most extensively studied: SHANK3 and CHD8. 🔹 … Ler mais

 ADHD is Not a Crime Gene: Understanding the Science

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Introduction Recently, some claims have suggested that people with ADHD are more likely to commit crimes because about 20% of the prison population has the diagnosis. This interpretation is misleading and fuels stigma. Let’s set the record straight. 1. What studies actually show Yes, research has found a higher prevalence of ADHD in prisons. But … Ler mais

🔬 Syn57: Rewriting the Code of Life

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In July 2025, scientists achieved something extraordinary: they reprogrammed the genetic code of a living organism, creating a bacterium named Syn57. This milestone pushes biology closer to programming — just like software. 🧬 From 64 Codons to 57 Every living organism uses a genetic alphabet made up of 64 codons (DNA “letters” that instruct cells … Ler mais

Scientists Recreate the Past: How Quantum Computing “Rewinds” Time

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Introduction What if you could press a REWIND button and go back in time? 🔄 What sounds like science fiction was actually achieved in the lab by an international team of scientists from Russia, Switzerland, and the United States. Using IBM’s quantum computer, they managed to reverse the state of a quantum system — making … Ler mais

“Sabia que um cogumelo pode estimular o crescimento de novos neurônios?”

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🍄 Principais benefícios dos cogumelos para a cognição 1. Estimulação da neuroplasticidade Cogumelos como o Hericium erinaceus (cogumelo “Juba de Leão” / Lion’s Mane) contêm hericenonas e erinacinas, substâncias que estimulam a produção do Fator de Crescimento Neural (NGF). O NGF é essencial para a manutenção, regeneração e crescimento de neurônios, ajudando na memória e no … Ler mais

The Genetic Mapping of Autism: What Science Has Already Discovered About Each Gene Linked to ASD

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SEO Keywords: autism genes, ASD genetic mapping, neurodevelopmental mutations, autism spectrum genetics, gene expression in autism – The Genetic Complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a highly heterogeneous condition with multiple genetic and environmental causes. Over the past decades, science has made significant advances, identifying hundreds of genes associated with … Ler mais

🧬 New Autism Subgroups: What Changes for Families and Science?

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In the second half of 2025, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Genetics revealed that autism is not just a spectrum, but actually consists of four distinct subtypes linked to specific genes and developmental trajectories. 🔍 What Are the Four Subtypes? Social and Behavioral Challenges (~37%) Marked difficulties in social interaction and repetitive behaviors. Language … Ler mais

🧬 The New Neurodivergent Generation: A Sign of Human Evolution?

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In recent decades, we’ve witnessed an exponential rise in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other neurodivergent conditions. While some see this as a public health concern, others are beginning to ask a deeper question: What if neurodivergence is not a disorder—but evolution in motion? 🌍 A Changing World … Ler mais