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Published on: March 2, 2018
Neurodevelopmental disorders: 2023 update.
Paulina Carriba1,2, Nicola Lorenzón1, Mara Dierssen1,3,2
1Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain.
Recent advances in neurodevelopmental diseases (NDDs) reveal new causes. Technologies like AI and organoids are uncovering mechanisms for conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and COVID-19 neurological effects.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Neurodevelopmental diseases (NDDs) are a diverse group of disorders with varied origins.
- Technological advancements are crucial for understanding complex NDD aetiologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight recent findings and proposed aetiological mechanisms for NDDs reported in 2022.
- To showcase the impact of new technologies on NDD research.
Main Methods:
- Proteomics and RNA-sequencing for molecular profiling.
- Brain organoid models for studying neural development.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) for biodata analysis.
Main Results:
- Centrioles implicated in neuronal migration and periventricular heterotopia.
- Misfolded protein accumulation linked to COVID-19 neurological effects.
- Altered cortical arealization proposed as a mechanism for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Conclusions:
- New insights into NDD aetiologies are emerging due to technological progress.
- Specific findings include roles for centrioles, protein misfolding, and cortical development in NDDs.
- Future research directions include studying stress granule deregulation, novel neural progenitors, and improved diagnostics for NDDs.

