Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism
Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism

Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism

This study has identified the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a key area in the brain responsible for sensory hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorders. Utilizing a mouse model with a Grin2b gene mutation, heightened neural activity and connectivity in the ACC was observed. Suppressing this hyperactivity normalized the sensory hypersensitivity, offering new insights into treatment options
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02572-y (open access)