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Scientists Mapped 1,800 Protein Connections in Autism. Here’s Why That Matters.
A new Science study from UCSF mapped more than 1,800 protein interactions linked to autism risk genes. Here’s why the finding matters for precision autism research.
August 29, 2026

The Future of Psychology
A New DBT Study Asks a Better Question Than “Does Therapy Work?”
A new open-access DBT study does not try to prove therapy works. It asks whether a real psychiatric hospital can actually deliver it — the gap between efficacy and implementation.
August 28, 2026

AI for Psychology
Researchers Asked 10 AI Platforms About Autism. Here’s Where They Fell Short.
Researchers tested autism information from 10 free AI platforms at two different times. The answers were generally accurate, but many were too difficult to read, short on practical guidance, weak on references, and framed autism primarily through a medical lens. Here is what families and professionals should check before trusting an AI-generated health answer.
August 21, 2026
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