Scientists Pinpoint Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism
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Sensory hypersensitivity in mice with Grin2b mutations is associated with hyperactivity in the anterior cingulate cortex and increased connectivity throughout the brain. A research team led by Director Kim Eunjoon of the Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions and Director Kim Seong-Gi of the Center

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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)

  • @BestBouclettesEnglish
    16•1 month ago

    To be fair I wouldn’t mind a way to lessen my sensory issues, some of them I can accommodate, some others are really annoying.

    • AceCephalonEnglish
      12•1 month ago

      This basically, as in my case, my sensory issues make it hard to do many fairly basic things, and causes lots of discomfort that otherwise wouldn’t bother me if not for the sensitivity.

      “Fixing” is very different from “reducing the issues for the person with the sensitivity, making life relatively easier to handle”.

    • @randon31415@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5•1 month ago

      Them: You are wearing noise canceling headphones? Don’t you want to hear me!

      Me: Yes, unless your voice is a constant frequency and amplitude, then no.

      Them: I am offended because I think you are not paying attention to me because I don’t understand how the technology works!