Mental DailyMental Daily
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • More
    • Opinion
    • My Bookmarks
Aa
Mental Daily
Aa
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • Opinion
Search
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • More
    • Opinion
    • My Bookmarks
Follow US
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store
© 2022 - Mental Daily. All Rights Reserved.
Health

Researchers turn to the placenta for the study of early autism diagnosis

Staff Writer
Staff Writer 12 months ago
Updated 2022/02/19 at 12:24 AM
Share
SHARE

Researchers at the University of California, Davis published in Genome Biology the identification of a gene linked to fetal brain development and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

For the study, researchers employed genomic sequencing to establish a DNA methylation signature in the placenta of newborns that would subsequently be diagnosed with autism.

“We use whole genome bisulfite sequencing in placenta samples from prospective ASD studies to discover a previously uncharacterized ASD risk gene, LOC105373085, renamed NHIP,” according to the journal article.

“NHIP overexpression increases cellular proliferation and alters expression of genes regulating synapses and neurogenesis, overlapping significantly with known ASD risk genes and NHIP-associated genes in ASD brain,” the authors explained.


“A common structural variant disrupting the proximity of NHIP to a fetal brain enhancer is associated with NHIP expression and methylation levels and ASD risk, demonstrating a common genetic influence.”

The study indicated that the use of prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy may result in a significant protective effect and could be essential when planning a pregnancy.

“Prenatal vitamins use during the first month of pregnancy showed a significant protective effect among individuals with genetic differences at 22q13.33 NHIP region,” a news release of the findings state.

“Findings from our study provide key insights that may help in identifying newborns more likely to develop autism and getting them into an earlier intervention or just knowing to watch them sooner.”

You Might Also Like

Study finds calcium channels help regulate neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain

Machine learning research suggests drugs that may decrease cigarette smoking

New research explores the association between viral infection and Alzheimer’s disease

Study suggests mindfulness may help adolescents overcome traumas

Researchers find pregnancy length is shorter among Americans than Europeans

TAGGED: gestation, autism
Staff Writer February 18, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print
Previous Article Study finds major brain differences between girls and boys with autism
Next Article Study explores structural connectivity changes during long-duration space missions

Recommended

Health

Study finds calcium channels help regulate neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain

1 Min Read
Health

Machine learning research suggests drugs that may decrease cigarette smoking

1 Min Read
Health

New research explores the association between viral infection and Alzheimer’s disease

1 Min Read
Health

Study suggests mindfulness may help adolescents overcome traumas

1 Min Read
//

We are a trusted online source for research news and resources on all aspects of the mind and human behavior.

Verticals

  • Clinical
  • Health
  • Social
  • I/O
  • Opinion

Social

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store

Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • The Editor
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Follow US

© 2022 Mental Daily. All Rights Reserved.

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?