In a previous chapter, I illustrated how pesticides can affect brain development and lead to autism. Here, before continuing the discussion of the long list of factors that can lead to the same outcomes, I’ll revisit the key principles of brain maturation to better understand how these factors come into play and result in developmental … Read more
In our article published in the *Journal of Medical Genetics*, Etienne Danchin and I addressed the issue of genetics dominating the field of autism. Our aim was to challenge the simplistic claims found in the scientific literature and mainstream media—that “autism is X% genetic” (often cited as 80%!). While it is true that a small … Read more
For several years now, I have been working with my colleagues on treatments for autism and various brain diseases and tumors based on the loss of brain inhibition. At the heart of this system is the regulation of intracellular concentrations of various ions, particularly chloride levels. As I have summarized many times, these levels largely … Read more
Gaza has existed since ancient times, with a history spanning more than 4,000 years. An important commercial center, particularly during the Phoenician era, it served as a key stopover and was a prosperous city while Jerusalem was still in its formative stages and, at best, a small town. Occupied by the Philistines, the Assyrians, the … Read more
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