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AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2020·6 min readCord Blood DNA Can Hold Clues for Early Autism Diagnosis and InterventionA distinct DNA methylation signature has been discovered in cord blood of children who are later diagnosed with autism. The findings could provide a new biomarker for early detection and intervention for ASD.Read More
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AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2017·6 min readSignaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In BoysA mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2019·3 min readAdults with Autism Can Read Complex Emotions in OthersAccording to a new study, adults on the autism spectrum can recognize complex emotions, such as regret an relief, in others as easily as those without the condition.Read More
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