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Scientists Use Mice Models to Help Pinpoint Possible Main Cause of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism (not conclusive) (scitechdaily.com)
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cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/10359040

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)

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[–] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 16 points 5 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] AceCephalon@pawb.social 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months 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.world 5 points 5 months 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!