AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2021·5 min readDefective Gene Slows Down Brain CellsStudy reveals how the autism-associated Cullin 3 gene affects brain development in mouse models.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·8 min readNovel Approach Identifies Genes Linked to Autism and Predicts Patient IQA new computational model can identify genes linked to autism and predict the level of intellectual disability in people with ASD by only using rare mutations in genes already associated with the condition.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·May 18, 2021·4 min readMutation Linked to Autism Impairs Oxytocin-Mediated Social BehaviorA genetic mutation of Caps2 impairs the release of oxytocin, leading to problems in regulating social behavior in those on the autism spectrum.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 5, 2021·3 min readSex-Specific Genetics of AutismMouse study reveals females with the EPHB2 genetic mutation are at greater risk of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 26, 2021·6 min readSmartphone App Can Identify Autism Symptoms in ToddlersA new digital app has shown to be successful in detecting one key symptom associated with ASD in young children. The app, which combines gaze tracking and machine learning algorithms, could be an inexpensive new tool to help with the diagnosis of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2021·6 min readEpidural Use At Birth Not Linked to Autism RiskAddressing a previous, widely criticized research paper, a new study reveals there is no link between epidurals during childbirth and an increased risk of autism diagnosis in children.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2021·3 min readAutism Develops Differently in Girls Than BoysStudy reveals there are differences in genes and the genetic burdens that underpin ASD between males and females. Researchers also found specific differences in the ways the brains of girls on the autism spectrum respond to different social cues.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2021·9 min readADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential MineralsPrenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2021·6 min readAutism Gene Study Finds Widespread Impact to Brain’s Growth Signaling NetworkMutations in the autism-related Dyrk1a gene lead to brain undergrowth in mice. Researchers say an existing drug appears to reverse the damage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 6, 2021·4 min readKey Brain Molecule May Play Role in Many Brain DisordersmiRNA29 is a key cellular switch in controlling late-stage brain development. Deleting miRNA29 in mice resulted in problems associated with a range of neurodevelopmental problems, including autism and epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 31, 2021·4 min readNewly Discovered Node in Brain Could Expand Understanding of Dysfunctional Social BehaviorResearchers have identified a specific node in the brain of mice that regulates vocalizations in response to social situations. If a similar location could be found in the human brain, researchers say it could potentially lead to new insight into social dysfunctions associated with autism and depression.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2021·5 min readRising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged ChildrenIn the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages.Read More
