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·September 19, 2017·6 min read

Eight Autism Related Mutations in One Gene

USC researchers have identified eight autism associated mutations within the TRIO gene.

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·September 13, 2017·8 min read

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.

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·September 13, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·September 11, 2017·5 min read

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.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 6, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·September 5, 2017·3 min read

Contagious Yawning More Closely Associated With Perceptual Sensitivity Than Empathy

Perceptual ability is more closely related to contagious yawning than empathy, researchers find.

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·September 4, 2017·5 min read

Face Value: Brain’s Ability to Recognize Faces Shaped Through Repeated Exposure

Key brain areas associated with facial recognition were absent in monkeys who were temporaily deprived of seeing faces while growing up, a new study reports. The findings suggest experience and exposure is key to the brain's ability to recognize faces.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·September 1, 2017·6 min read

New Genetic Risk Factor For Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified

Researchers explore the role postzygotic mosaic mutations play in the development of autism spectrum disorders.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 30, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·August 25, 2017·4 min read

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.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 23, 2017·5 min read

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.

Autism Featured Psychology

·August 22, 2017·4 min read

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.