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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Conversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure Medication

Researchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Subtle Brain Differences in Men With Autism

A new study reveals subtle brain differences in men with ASD. The discovery may explain why some symptoms persist into adulthood.

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·January 29, 2016·5 min read

Severe Maternal Inflammation Can Lead to Autism-Like Behaviors in Children

According to a new study, immune molecules produced by severe inflammation in mothers appears to interfere with brain development in their offspring.

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·January 28, 2016·2 min read

Halting Development of Autism in Mice by Inhibiting Certain Immune Signals

Researchers have identified a subset of immune signaling proteins associated with the development of autism in mice.

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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 27, 2016·3 min read

Gene Study Points Toward Therapies for Alzheimer’s and Other Brain Disorder

A new study suggests developing medications that target microglia could offer hope for treating a number of neurological conditions.

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·January 27, 2016·6 min read

Missing Gene Copy Leads to Twenty Five Point Drop in IQ

Researchers discover a missing copy of a region in chromosome 16 results in a 25 point IQ drop in carriers.

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·January 27, 2016·4 min read

Brain Structure Implicated in Depression May Be Inherited From Mother to Daughter

Researchers discover the structure of a brain area associated with emotional regulation is more likely to be passed down from mothers to daughters.

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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 19, 2016·3 min read

A Fresh Approach to Autism Research

Findings from a new study may help to develop new methods to improve social communication in children with autism.

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·January 14, 2016·5 min read

Autism Linked Proteins Help Wire the Brain

A new study reveals how three proteins associated with autism and other brain disorders, help to wire up specific areas of the brain responsible for sensory processing.

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·January 14, 2016·3 min read

How We Play Memories in Fast Forward

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that could explain how the brain can recall recent events, but in a fraction of the time it took to experience them.