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·January 5, 2022·4 min read

Biomarkers Linked to Autism Risk Identified

Researchers identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation that appear to be biomarkers for autism risk. The immune signatures were identified in both maternal blood samples during pregnancy and in umbilical cord blood from children later diagnosed with ASD.

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·January 3, 2022·5 min read

When Mom Talks, Are Infants With ASD Listening?

Infants and toddlers on the autism spectrum who showed the poorest neural responses to motherese, or baby-talk by parents, also displayed the most severe social symptoms, poorest language outcomes, and greatest impairments in behavioral preference and attention toward motherese. Conversely, neurotypical children showed stronger neural responses and affinity to motherese.

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·January 2, 2022·5 min read

Autism Can Be Identified as Early as the First Year of Life

Study reveals symptoms of autism can be detected within the first year of a child's life, and early detection can help with interventions that may significantly reduce the severity of lifelong developmental deviation.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 21, 2021·4 min read

Autism-Linked Gene, if Deleted, Results in Less Myelin

The deletion of the autism-associated Tbx1 gene results in slower cognitive processing and decreased myelin in mouse models.

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·December 20, 2021·5 min read

Research That Potentially Links Autism and Brain-Gut Microbiome

A new review of almost 200 publications suggests the gut microbiota may play a critical role in modulating brain function, social behavior and other symptoms of autism.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 18, 2021·2 min read

New Autism Marker Discovered in Kids

Children with autism have abnormally low levels of the CNTNAP2 protein. The protein, which can be detected in cerebrospinal fluid samples, may serve as a new biomarker for autism and could potentially become a target to treat epilepsy that is commonly associated with ASD.

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·December 16, 2021·3 min read

Choline Transporter in the Brain Is Necessary for Tuning Out Unneeded Information

The choline transporter protein regulates habituation to smells in fruit fly brains.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 13, 2021·5 min read

New Hope for People Living With a Genetic Cause of Autism

Gene editing may provide hope for the treatment of Fragile X, the leading genetic cause of autism.

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·December 10, 2021·2 min read

Human Brain Development Study Sheds Light on Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A new investigation into interneuron development sheds light on how disorders associated with neurodevelopment, such as autism and schizophrenia may occur.

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·December 7, 2021·6 min read

How AI Could Help Screen for Autism in Children

A new machine-learning algorithm could help practitioners identify autism in children more effectively.

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·December 7, 2021·3 min read

Youth With Autism Should Be Screened for Abnormal Cholesterol Levels

Researchers found those on the autism spectrum with low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or decreased ApoA1 levels had lower adaptive functioning than others with ASD.

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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.