NF1

Published research on NF1.

ADHDSep 30, 2026

Neurofibromatosis Type 1: 33% Have ADHD, 11% Autism, 11% Seizures

A 2026 meta-analysis of 50 studies estimated that about 1 in 3 people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have ADHD (33%), and that roughly 1 in 10 have autism (11%), seizures (11%), depress…

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BrainJul 11, 2026

NF1 Mouse Study Links Gut Microbiome to Brain Size and Autism-Like Traits

A 2026 NF1 mouse-model study found a gut-brain signal that was strongest in males: Nf1 +/- mice had altered gut microbiome composition, higher relative brain mass in 2 cohorts, reduced socia…

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