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Is Autism "Linked to Neanderthal DNA"? Here's the Real 2024 Study.

A viral post claims autism is linked to Neanderthal DNA in modern humans. There is a real, peer-reviewed 2024 study behind this - but autistic people don't carry more Neanderthal DNA overall, the effect is specific to certain rare variants, and it depends heavily on ancestry.

Jul 22, 2026 Read more →

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Science ⏱ 7 min

"Studies Confirm" People With Similar Autistic Traits Are Attracted to Each Other? Here's the Real Research.

A viral post claims studies confirm people with similar autistic traits feel mutually attracted to each other. There is a real, named research area behind this - "assortative mating" in autism - but no study has actually measured romantic attraction, and the evidence contradicts itself depending on how it's measured.

Jul 17, 2026 Read more →

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Science ⏱ 7 min

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.

Jul 13, 2026 Read more →

🧠 Workplace

Workplace ⏱ 16 min

Neurodiversity at Work: Building Inclusive Organizations That Perform

15-20% of the workforce is neurodivergent. Companies that get this right gain competitive advantages in innovation, retention, and performance. Here's the complete guide.

Mar 01, 2026 Read more →

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