Adults with autism had fewer synapses throughout their brains compared to neurotypical individuals, finds brain imaging study. On average, synaptic density was 10% lower in the autistic group, with pronounced differences in areas known for social and cognitive functions, such as the parietal cortex.
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Brain imaging study links reduced synaptic density to social challenges in autism
Autistic adults have reduced synaptic density throughout the brain, strongly linked to social and communication challenges, offering new insights into the neurological basis of autism and potential pathways for targeted interventions.
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