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
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
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
Genetic Mapping of Autism: Where We Stand Over the past two decades, large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS), whole‑exome and whole‑genome sequencing have identified hundreds of genes and structural variants associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Current literature estimates that 350–1,000 genes contribute to autism susceptibility. A landmark study analyzing over 150,000 participants (including ~20,000 with … Ler mais