I need to get around to putting the videos on Youtube as well. It’s been on my To Do list for a couple months... #procrastination
I’ve actually done a couple videos on the topic on Tiktok called “Autism Genetics 101” part 1 and 2. Do you have Tiktok? My handle is @emilylcasanovaphd
Nope, it’s complicated. 😊 Everybody’s a bit different. A mix of major susceptibility variants, minor susceptibility variants, and some environment thrown in. It’s the typical pattern seen with most common, complex conditions.
The next installment in our #Neanderthal#Autismyoutu.be/QN_iRYTF9Ko#Paleoanthropology@emlywill.bsky.social
I’ll definitely have to read it at some point. 😊
Just did an interview with Seth Chagi from World of Paleoanthropology. Had a fun time talking about our new work! Exploring Brain Evolution and #Neanderthal#Autismyoutu.be/pbtHsR_i81s?...
Join us for an enlightening episode of “The Story of Us” YouTube series as we sit down with Dr. Emily Casanova, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Casanova’s groundbreaking research delves into the intricate connections between brain evolution, Neanderthal DNA, and autism in modern humans. In this interview, Dr. Casanova shares her insights on: • How Neanderthal genetic variants influence autism susceptibility in contemporary populations. • The evolutionary impact of ancient human hybridization on brain development and function. • The significance of her findings for understanding the complexity of autism and related conditions. Discover how the legacy of our ancient ancestors continues to shape human health and development today. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in genetics, anthropology, and the cutting-edge intersections of neuroscience and evolutionary biology.