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Study Reveals Autistic Traits Boost Spatial Memory in Seniors

4/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 10,000 UK adults aged 50 and older reveals that those with autistic traits maintain their spatial working memory as effectively as their neurotypical counterparts. Furthermore, research on the locus coeruleus indicates that its peak signaling in late middle age is linked to enhanced cognitive performance, especially among women and Black participants.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study of over 10,000 UK adults aged 50 and older reveals that those with autistic traits maintain their spatial working memory as effectively as their neurotypical counterparts. Furthermore, research on the locus coeruleus indicates that its peak signaling in late middle age is linked to enhanced cognitive performance, especially among women and Black participants.