Instability of Alpha Oscillatory States in Autism and Familial Liability: Evidence from Burst-Resolved High-Density Electroencephalography (EEG)

This study reveals that atypical alpha oscillatory activity in autistic children and their siblings is primarily characterized by reduced temporal stability and density of alpha bursts rather than diminished oscillatory amplitude, suggesting that the instability of these rhythms serves as a neural marker for altered cortical excitability and sensory regulation.

Vanneau, T., Brittenham, C., Darrell, M. + 3 more2026-04-07🧠 neuroscience

WDR44 drives de novo α-synuclein aggregation at the lysosomal membrane and promotes neuronal dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease

This study identifies WDR44 as a critical adaptor protein that drives the initiation of de novo α-synuclein aggregation at the lysosomal membrane in Parkinson's disease, thereby compromising lysosomal function and promoting neuronal dysfunction, which positions the WDR44–α-synuclein interaction as a promising therapeutic target for early intervention.

Teixeira, M., Sheta, R., Berard, M. + 21 more2026-04-07🧠 neuroscience