Yehezkel Ben-Ari 
Large-scale studies—often funded by international organizations—frequently provide a snapshot of advances and setbacks in public health that warrant discussion, as they underscore a common-sense principle: for the population to be healthy and live well and long, investment is needed across all areas of health. Thus, in a very large study published by *The Lancet* in … Read more
Anti-Semitism has a long history, and I recommend Leon Poliakov’s classic work on its history. First, and for centuries, there was Christian anti-Semitism, which began with Constantine’s conversion and the Christian domination of what remained of the Roman Empire. With their “they killed Jesus” rhetoric and their relegation to despised professions—moneylenders, usurers, and notably what … Read more
You may recall our clinical trials and experimental studies based on my concept of Neuroarcheology, which posited that pathological events in utero result in misplaced and poorly connected neurons that generate immature neural activity—which is ultimately the true direct cause of autism. These must therefore be blocked. Using bumetanide—an agent that blocks this hyperactivity and … Read more
Flat-Earthers are people who believe the Earth is flat. Yes, there are many of them (10% of Americans and perhaps a little fewer in Europe). On a show hosted by Mathieu Vidart (“La Terre au Carré,” October 13), the journalist discussed the topic with astrophysicist Sylvain Chatille, who has written a book on the subject. … Read more
To begin with, a quick reminder to set the stage and explain what experience I’m drawing on to write and say what I’m about to say. All too often on TV, we see so-called experts on everything and nothing, and the journalist doesn’t even ask the obvious question: “What experience do you have that qualifies … Read more
At the entrance to Jerusalem, there is a large monument in memory of John F. Kennedy, a symbol of American glory and the friendship between Israel and the U.S. Represented by 51 columns converging on a circle, it is suggested that the 51st column represents Israel. Until the 1950s, France was Israel’s closest ally; during the … Read more
As is often said, history is written by the victors. The comparison between the U.S. and Israel in this regard is enlightening and reveals notable differences. The U.S. has lost every war it has fought since 1944 (not to mention that Hitler’s major defeat was decided above all at Stalingrad). The list is long and … Read more
In my previous articles, I discussed the limitations of genetics in explaining autism and the importance of environmental factors—particularly pesticides during pregnancy. I then addressed the complex issue of epigenetics—the environmental regulation of gene activation or inactivation—an essential process that does not involve changes to the DNA sequence. This is a “non-sequential” form of control, … Read more
More than 250 years ago, Linnaeus observed changes in floral symmetry that were passed down through several generations. Two centuries later, it was discovered that this change was not due to a genetic mutation but rather to genetic regulation mediated by what has since been termed epigenesis—the factors that control the activation or inactivation of … Read more
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
After 4 decades of classical academic research, once retired, I have shifted to applied research in 2011 and I briefly review below the ads and complexity of this shift. “There is no applied research but applications of basic science” this famous statement of Pasteur is certainly valid but not that easy to achieve. It often … Read more
During UNESCO’s restoration of a 12th-century church destroyed by ISIS in Mosul, architects discovered, alongside a quote from Jesus, a surah from the Quran attesting to the closeness of these two religions. In Egypt, there was a time when Jews and Muslims celebrated some of each other’s religious holidays together. Eastern Christians and Jews lived … Read more
Come on, let’s get out of here! It’s quite unbelievable how the West in general – Europe and the US – accepts and forgives everything Israel does. When we aren’t waging war for Israel (the US), whatever they do, we stand in solidarity with them – apart from the ‘we are concerned’ statements, which are … Read more
All right, some people are fed up with hearing it repeated ad nauseam that a genocide/war crimes/barbarism has been taking place in Gaza for over two years now. Yet the facts are there for all to see, and no one can deny them given these films (some of which have been hugely successful at festivals) … Read more
I am delighted to announce my election to the European Academy of Sciences. I was elected for my work on brain maturation, neurological and psychiatric disorders, the understanding of epilepsy, and, of course, alterations in GABA during maturation and in numerous diseases. This “shift” in GABA’s actions—which excites immature neurons due to high chloride levels … Read more
The success of the petition against the Yadan Law demonstrates the power of citizen protests and reminds us that we are still—for now—living in a democracy with the limited power to effect change. It is time to put an end to this “newspeak” that consists of talking a lot but doing nothing. The massacres in … Read more
You all remember the Schrödinger paradox of a cat who is simultaneously dead and alive. This one of the greatest mathematicians of all times explained why with quantal mathematics , nothing can be precisely determined, it is all a question of probability.Now, trump does better than that. Thus, the war in Iran is simultaneously already … Read more
With over 600,000 signatures, the Yadan Law—this nefarious bill that would label any protester opposing the massacres in Gaza and elsewhere (Lebanon, the West Bank, and the occupied territories) as anti-Semitic—is on its last legs. As usual, the Socialists seem to want to “abstain” after Hollande, Guedj, and others were among the signatories supporting this … Read more
I am delighted to give a lecture at the Academy of Medicine at the invitation of Professors Jean-Louis Guéant and Bernard Bioulac on April 14. The title of my lecture will be “The Neuroarchaeology of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A New Approach to Predicting and Treating Autism.” I will try to cover the areas addressed by my … Read more
Detecting autism at birth and identifying children likely to respond to treatment: long out of reach, these prospects are becoming concrete thanks to artificial intelligence. Driven by my work, two major French advances, both world firsts, could transform the early care and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which affect approximately 1 in 127 children … Read more
The flotillas to Gaza have all ended the same way: an invasion by Israeli soldiers, with the participants detained until they sign a statement—preferably one saying they were treated well… or even that they have no complaints against Israel. And the ships were confiscated when they weren’t sunk or destroyed by drones. Moreover, this constitutes … Read more
While there is still no approved drug treatment to reduce the main symptoms of autism, a study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry shows that artificial intelligence could be a game changer. By reanalyzing data from large clinical trials previously considered negative using machine learning algorithms, researchers show that, when certain clinical profiles are taken into account, … Read more
To all the unwavering supporters of Israel, no matter what happens and no matter what Netanyahu and his clique do, please take a moment to look at the facts—and nothing but the facts. Forget for a moment October 7—despite the unforgivable massacres—the anti-Semitism allegedly caused by Muslims rather than Christians, contrary to the facts and … Read more
In France, as in Great Britain and Germany, any criticism of Israel is considered anti-Semitism, a racist aberration that can only be supported by politicians who have no sense of history or international law. To argue that massacres can and should be defended everywhere except when it comes to Israel, because it is a country … Read more
The technique of bombarding the world with fake news nonstop (in addition to bombs in Iran) is profitable. We can no longer talk about anything other than his moods and grandiloquent, empty phrases. It is becoming difficult to understand Americans, whose “American Dream and way of life” was not long ago held up as an … Read more
This phrase is generally attributed to Prince Charles, Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. He was a unique figure in French political history, having served during the Revolution, then under Napoleon’s empire, and then during the Restoration under Louis XVIII. He had remarkable longevity and an incredible ability to “adapt” to the mood of the moment. This phrase … Read more
Today, moments of pleasure are rare, with the media owned by those who are hostile to democracies and forget the consequences we experienced 80 years ago… Human memory seems to work in such a way that, within two or three generations, forgetfulness prevails and we repeat the same dreams of letting a powerful figure or … Read more
No sensible person with any sense of honesty can ignore the evidence that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Israelis have committed irreparable acts in GAZA. I challenge Israel’s defenders to forget for a second the biblical causes, anti-Semitism, October 7, etc., and examine the facts and nothing but the facts, and … Read more
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