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Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reveals researchers were able to distinguish between children with or without ASD diagnosis, thanks to a new saliva based biomarker panel. Researchers report the test can be used in children as young as 18 month, assisting in early diagnosis of autism.... Read More...

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Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

A new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.... Read More...

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Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.... Read More...

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Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.... Read More...

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Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.... Read More...

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Lasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life. ... Read More...

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Music Improves Social Communication in Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.... Read More...

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Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2018

A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.... Read More...

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Brainwave Activity Reveals Potential Biomarker for ASD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Researchers have identified a possible biomarker that could help expedite ASD diagnosis in children. The study revealed children with autism have lower frequency motor related gamma oscillations.... Read More...

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Unique Patterns of Neural Communications Discovered in Brains of Autistic Children

Neuroscience NewsOctober 28, 2018

A new study reveals unique connections within brain networks in children on the autism spectrum. Researchers say, in ASD, the amygdala shows marked differences in connection with the occipital cortex than in typically developing children.... Read More...

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Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Using a green filter help to increase reading speed for children with dyslexia, researchers report.... Read More...

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Bee Study Links Genes to Social Behaviors, Including Autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Bees are helping researchers to uncover genes responsible for social behaviors, including social deficits associated with ASD. Researchers have identified 200 new gene variations linked to social behaviors, with 21 clustered in or nearby 6 genes implicated in autism.... Read More...

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Autism

Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Brainwave Activity Reveals Potential Biomarker for ASD

Unique Patterns of Neural Communications Discovered in Brains of Autistic Children

Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed