Part 1 Autism and Sensory Processing: Intro to Senses & Melanin

For today's episode, we discuss Autism and sensory processing. The episode expands on the concept of the mesencephalon (midbrain), touching on the superior and inferior colliculi, key regions that help extract and integrate sensory information. The role of melanin in sensory processing is highlighted, as it aids in signal transfer and increases efficiency in sensory organs, including the eyes, ears, and skin. The episode also connects these concepts to autism, noting that individuals with Autism often experience both hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity to sensory stimuli, affecting their interaction with the environment.

The episode also dives into the biological foundations of sensory perception, focusing on the role of melanopsin and other chromophores in light absorption and how they influence wakefulness and sleep cycles. Additionally, we cover the auditory system, specifically how melanin in the cochlea contributes to hearing and how auditory processing can become overwhelmed in individuals with Autism, leading to sensory overload. The discussion then extends to the role of melanin in other systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract, and its connection to energy production and sensory perception. By exploring the pathophysiology of Autism at an early developmental stage, the episode emphasizes the need to investigate sensory processing and its integration across the nervous system to better understand Autism.

Role of semiconductivity and ion transport in the electrical conduction of melanin https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384144/

Dr. Jack Kruse: QUANTUM ENGINEERING #53: WHY IS MELANIN ALWAYS FOUND BETWEEN YOUR SENSES & THE ENVIRONMENT? https://www.patreon.com/posts/quantum-53-why-83720421

Dr. Jack Kruse: QUANTUM ENGINEERING #45: AUTISM & MELANIN/MELANOPSIN: A MIGRATION PROBLEM https://www.patreon.com/c/DrJackKruse/posts

00:00 Autism and Sensory Processing

02:31 Mesencephalon’s Role; Melanopsin; Chromophores

05:02 Melanin in Sensory Systems

07:33 Light and Quantum Biology

10:04 Environmental Impact on Health; Hypo and Hypersensitivity

12:35 Energy and Mitochondria

15:06 Embryogenesis and Autism Origins; Neuralation, Neuroepithelial Cells

17:37 Autism Research

19:05 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info

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