AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 5, 2016·6 min readEvidence of Genetic Link Between Autism and Bipolar DisorderA new study reports they could be an overlap between rare genetic variation linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2016·3 min readNew Blood Biomarker For Autism IdentifiedThe findings may aid in earlier diagnosis of ASD in children.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGenetics·May 3, 2016·3 min readCancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in CommonResearchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2016·3 min readThe Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New NeuronsNew neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2016·5 min readA New Way to Measure Autism in BoysAccording to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readLower Cancer Rates in People With Autism Despite Increased Mutations in Cancer Driving GenesA new study reports that although people with autism have increased genetic mutations that drive cancer, they have lower rates of the disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readBrain Scan Method Could Detect AutismA new study reports a newly developed brain imaging method appears to be accurate at detecting autism features.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 12, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk SiblingsResearchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2016·5 min readDetailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and ProcessesResearchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2016·4 min readBrain Responses Found to Originate From Previously Unknown SourceResearchers have discovered frequency following responses coming from a part of the brain not previously known to emit them.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 4, 2016·5 min readChildren With Autism Fixate More on Mouth Than Eyes During Emotional ConversationsA new study reports children with autism spectrum disorder fixate for longer on the mouth than the eyes during emotional conversations.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·4 min readInfants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in OthersA new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.Read More