Oxytocin, a neuropeptide critical for social behavior and emotional bonding, has become a focal point in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. Recognized for its role in social cognition, oxytocin influences the ability to identify emotions and establish interpersonal connections. Given the pronounced social deficits in ASD, research increasingly focuses on whether oxytocin-based therapies could mitigate […]
Exploring the Role of Zinc and Copper in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Geir Bjørklund, MD, has provided groundbreaking insights into the zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) dynamics associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), featured in a recent interview in ARS Medica Tomitana, the official journal of Ovidius University of Constanta (Semenova, 2023). Through international collaborations spanning various countries, Bjørklund’s research has uncovered compelling evidence of altered […]
Exploring the Environmental Dimensions of Autism Spectrum Disorder
A recent review article published in Current Medicinal Chemistry sheds light on the interplay between environmental factors and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Authored by a distinguished team of researchers from Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) – Konstantin Yenkoyan and Meri Mkhitaryan – alongside Geir Bjørklund from the Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, the paper […]