AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearcher Discovers New Regulatory Autism GeneResearchers report RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with ASD.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 11, 2013·4 min readAutism Speaks Collaborative Releases First Full Genome Sequencing for AutismResearchers have found full genome sequencing by examining the entire DNA code of individuals with ASD and their families. The findings look at the wide range of genetic factors associated with ASD.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 23, 2013·5 min readStudy: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like BehaviorsDrawing on more than 30 years of research, a new study reports no association between pre-natal exposure to low levels of mercury and ASD in offspring.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 1, 2013·4 min readBrain Chemistry Changes in Children with Autism Offer Clues to Earlier Detection and InterventionA new study finds that between ages 3 and 10, children with ASD exhibit distinct brain chemical changes which differ from children with developmental delays and those considered to undergo typical neurodevelopment.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 16, 2013·4 min readAutistic Kids Who Best Peers at Math Show Different Brain OrganizationAccording to a new study, children with autism and average IQs consistently demonstrate better math skills than their non-autistic peers with a similar IQ range.Read More
AutismFeatured·September 12, 2013·4 min readStunted Neuron Branching Restored in MiceMutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.Read More
AutismFeatured·September 18, 2013·5 min readStudy Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be MisdiagnosedA new study suggests children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may be misdiagnosed with autism due to the social impairments associated with their developmental delays.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2013·3 min readMaths Experts are “Made, Not Born”A new neuroimaging study supports Darwin's belief that intellectual excellence is down to practice rather than inherent ability.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·3 min readResearchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of AutismImmune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.Read More
AutismFeatured·October 17, 2013·2 min readVideo Could Transform How Schools Serve Teens With AutismResearchers find video-based teaching can help autistic teens learn and use important social skills.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2013·4 min readResearchers Find Potential Route to Better Treatments for Fragile X and AutismResearchers discover three specific drugs affect three different kinds of neurotransmitter receptors which all appear to play roles in Fragile X.Read More
AutismFeatured·November 6, 2013·4 min readNew Study Identifies Signs of Autism in the First Months of LifeUsing eye tracking, researchers discover children who later go on to be diagnosed with Autism showed declining attention to other people's eyes from the age of two months.Read More
