Eight Autism Related Mutations in One Gene
USC researchers have identified eight autism associated mutations within the TRIO gene.... Read More...
Autism
Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.
Blocking Gut Bacteria Strains May Reduce Autism Risk Linked to Maternal Infection
MIT researchers report mothers who contract severe infections during pregnancy face higher autism risks in their children. However, ASD risks could be reduced by blocking the function of certain strains of bacteria found in the mother's gut.... Read More...
Predicting Atypical Development in Infants at High Risk for Autism
Researchers have identified biomarkers for atypical development in children as young as one month old who are at high risk of familial ASD.... Read More...
Folic Acid May Mitigate Autism Risk From Pesticides
Researchers from UC Davis report pregnant women who take 800 micrograms of folic acid could help lower risks of autism in their children, even when they were exposed to pesticides associated with increasing autism risk.... Read More...
Split-Brain Fruit Fly Research Gives New Insight into Autism
Researchers report they have identified a genetic mechanism that may disrupt neural pathways connecting the left and right brain hemispheres. The findings could have implications for new research into ASD.... Read More...
New Genetic Risk Factor For Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified
Researchers explore the role postzygotic mosaic mutations play in the development of autism spectrum disorders.... Read More...
Pinpointing the Origins of Autism
Researchers identify network inefficiencies in the auditory cortex by the age of 6 months in infants who go on to be diagnosed with autism.... Read More...
Computer Algorithm Links Facial Masculinity to Autism
Researchers applied a computer algorithm to 3D facial images of children diagnosed with ASD. The algorithm detected both males and females with autism had more masculine features than children not on the spectrum.... Read More...
Altered Mitochondria Associated With Increased Autism Risk
A new study reports mitochondrial changes may be important risk factors for identifying those with autism spectrum disorders. ... Read More...
Anxiety Neural Response on Seeing Social Touch in Those With ASD
A new study reports some people on the autism spectrum show neural signs of anxiety when presented with images of people engaging in social touch, such as hand holding. ... Read More...
Gut Microbes May Talk to the Brain Through Cortisol
Researchers identify a predictive relationship between serotonin, cortisol and fecal microbiota. The study provides additional support for previous findings that implicate gut bacteria in ASD.... Read More...
CRISPR Advances Autism Research
Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.... Read More...