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·January 28, 2016·4 min read

Estrogens Alleviate Hyperactivity in Zebrafish with Autism Gene

A new study reports the hormone estrogen alleviates sleep disruptions experienced by zebrafish with genes linked to autism.

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·January 26, 2016·5 min read

Asthma Medication Taken During Pregnancy Associated with Autism Risk

According to a new study, children of mothers who took a specific asthma medication while pregnant faced an elevated risk of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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·January 4, 2016·2 min read

New Drug Target May Lead to Novel Treatment for Severe Autism

Findings could lead to new treatments for Rett Syndrome and other forms of autism, researchers report.

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·January 4, 2016·4 min read

Five Early Signs of Autism

Researcher report on five early signs that might indicate autism in children.

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·December 14, 2015·6 min read

Altered Activity in Cell Cycle Genes May Underlie Abnormal Brain Growth in Autistic Toddlers

A new study identifies common genomic defects that may explain why children with autism have an abnormal number of brain cells and abnormal brain growth.

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·December 8, 2015·4 min read

Increased Risk For Autism in Children of Moms With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

According to a new study, children born to mothers with PCOS have an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders.

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·November 30, 2015·5 min read

Processing Facial Emotions in People With Autism

A new study compares the neural activity in different brain regions between people with ASD and typically developing people when viewing facial emotions.

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·October 13, 2015·5 min read

How the ‘Social Brain’ is Functionally Impaired in Autism

According to a new study, researchers have identified brain areas linked to social behaviors are insufficiently networked and underdeveloped in children with autism.

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·October 2, 2015·2 min read

Robot May Help Researchers Unlock the Mysteries of Autism

Researchers are using robotic toys to help children with ASD develop language and social skills.

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·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Key Receptor for Autism Treatment Identified

According to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.

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·September 29, 2015·8 min read

Study Identifies 65 Genes Involved in Autism

A new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.

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·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Exergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism

A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.