Understanding neurodivergence
Articles based on published research: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, mood, sleep, and what actually helps.
Are Autism and Schizophrenia "Byproducts" of Human Intelligence? Here's the Real Study.
A viral post claims autism and schizophrenia are natural byproducts of the genes that made human intelligence possible. There is a real 2024/2025 study behind this - but the researchers themselves are far more cautious than the post lets on, and one of its central claims doesn't hold up at all.
Genetics and Serotonin Keep Showing Up in ADHD Content. Here's What's Actually Solid.
TPH1/TPH2, SLC6A4, HTR1/HTR2 - serotonin gene explainers are everywhere right now. Some of it is textbook-accurate. Some of it is one researcher's theory presented as settled fact. And serotonin isn't even ADHD's primary biology - here's where it actually matters.
Children With ADHD Have More Parasitic and Infectious Diseases. Here's What That Actually Means.
A 2022 study found children with ADHD had higher rates of intestinal parasites, and a large Israeli cohort of 50,000+ children found more infections overall. Real findings - but not proof that parasites cause ADHD, and definitely not a reason to try deworming as treatment.
ADHD and Your Heart: 15 Shared Genes Link ADHD to Cardiovascular Disease
A November 2025 genome-wide study found 15 genetic loci shared between ADHD and 5 major cardiovascular diseases. Mendelian randomization shows ADHD genetic risk causally raises heart disease risk - partly through BMI and smoking, which are modifiable.
Your Gut Talks to Your Neurodivergent Brain. Here's What's Real and What's Myth.
Around 1 in 3 autistic people have gastrointestinal problems, and gut symptoms track with sensory, sleep and behavioral difficulties. The gut-brain axis is real science - but "diets that cure autism" are not. An honest, sourced breakdown.
683 Genes Link 8 Psychiatric Disorders. Your Brain Doesn't Read Diagnostic Categories.
A landmark UNC study in Cell tested 17,841 genetic variants in living human neural cells and found 683 that shape 8 conditions at once: autism, ADHD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD, Tourette, anorexia. The shared ones stay active longest during brain development.
Taurine and ADHD: What the Science Actually Says (and Doesn't)
Social media claims high-dose taurine fixes ADHD by cutting brain inflammation and balancing dopamine. The animal research is genuinely interesting. But there is a critical gap you need to know about before touching a supplement.
1 in 6 Chronic Pain Patients Has ADHD Traits. Most Don't Know It.
A 2026 University of Tokyo study screened 958 chronic pain patients and found ADHD traits in 17.1% of them - 2.4 times the general population rate. The link runs through anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophizing.
Hundreds of Autism Genes, One Shared Brain Pattern: What a New Study Reveals
Over 100 genes are linked to autism. A landmark 2026 study found they all disrupt the developing brain in the same way :at the same critical windows. Here is what that means.
Your Brain Disorder Genes Only Switch On When Your Brain Is Working
A 2026 Science study forced lab-grown human neurons to fire and captured their genetic activity in real time. The finding: genes linked to ADHD, autism and other brain conditions are not always on - they are context-specific.
ADHD Has No Single Cause - and That Changes Everything
ADHD emerges from the interaction of three forces: genes, brain biology, and early environment. Understanding all three shifts the conversation from blame to precision.
Dopamine and Reward Seeking: Why ADHD Brains Are Wired for Addiction
New research from Kanazawa University reveals that dopamine in the nucleus accumbens drives reward SEEKING, not just reward enjoyment. Here is what that means for ADHD brains, motivation, and addiction vulnerability.
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