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·November 27, 2021·5 min read

Researchers Discover Biological Mechanisms Caused by Deficits in High-Risk Autism Gene

Rare variants of the autism-associated ANK2 gene alter the architecture and organization of neurons, potentially contributing to autism and neurodevelopmental comorbidities.

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·November 17, 2021·2 min read

Autism Diagnosis by 2.5 Years of Age Leads to Dramatic Improvements in Social Symptoms

Children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum by the age of 2.5 were three times more likely to exhibit improvements in core social symptoms than those diagnosed later.

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·November 11, 2021·4 min read

Gut Microbiota Differences Seen in People With Autism May Be Due to Dietary Preferences

A new study suggests the differences in the gut microbiome associated with autism may be a result of restricted dietary preferences, which are a common feature of ASD, rather than a cause of autism symptoms.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

How Are Epilepsy and Autism Linked?

A common underlying defect in the formation of neural circuitry may contribute to the development of both autism and epilepsy, researchers report.

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·November 5, 2021·5 min read

Flame Retardants Cause Brain Changes in Mice Offspring

Female mice exposed to PBDEs, a type of flame-retardant found on everyday household items, pass on the chemicals to their developing offspring. In female offspring, this can cause alterations in social memories and behaviors which are reminiscent of human compulsive behaviors associated with autism.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 4, 2021·3 min read

Study of Heart Defects and Autism Finds New Causative Genes

A study of genetic data from people with autism and congenital heart disease identified 23 genes associated with heart disease. 12 of the genes were previously unknown.

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·October 28, 2021·4 min read

Neurons With Too Many Synapses Is a Hallmark of Specific Form of Autism

Researchers have identified a specific form of autism marked by the presence of an excessive amount of synapses in the cerebral cortex. The abnormality may be linked to aberrant mTOR protein activity, a regulator of synapse production.