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Autism

·April 8, 2011·2 min read

World First: Discovery of a Common Genetic Cause of Autism and Epilepsy

Researchers from the CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) have identified a new gene that predisposes people to both autism and epilepsy....

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·December 10, 2010·5 min read

World’s First Basic Research Institute for Childhood Neurological Diseases Opens

The world's first basic research institute for childhood neurological diseases opened in Houston, Texas and is part of the Texas Children's Hospital. Some of the research the new research insitute will focus on includes childhood neurological diseases such as autism, epilepsy, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, ataxias and Batten disease. More details about the new institute are provided in the press release below.

Autism Featured Genetics Psychology

·March 6, 2017·6 min read

World’s Largest Autism Genome Database Sheds Light on Many ‘Autisms”

A new study reports researchers have identified 18 new genes that appear in increase autism risk.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 10, 2022·5 min read

World’s Largest Autism Whole Genome Sequencing Study Reveals 134 Autism-Linked Genes

Researchers have identified 134 genes associated with autism and a range of genetic alterations associated with ASD. Notably, the study identified changes in copy number variations with likely associations with ASD, including autism-associated variants in 14% of people on the autism spectrum.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.

Autism Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 5, 2018·6 min read

X Chromosome Reactivation Could Treat Rett Syndrome and Other X-Linked Disorders

Mass General researchers have developed a strategy for treating disorders related to the X chromosome.

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·March 13, 2017·4 min read

Yes, She’s Smiling: Mona Lisa’s Facial Expression Less Ambiguous Than Thought

According to researchers, people almost always perceive Mona Lisa's facial expression as being happy.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·August 22, 2017·6 min read

You May Be As Friendly As Your Genes

Do you find it hard to make friends? It may be down to your genes. Researchers report young people with higher expression of the CD38 gene tend to be friendlier and more socially adept.

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·October 24, 2019·3 min read

Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD

While there is a clear genetic link between young mothers and ADHD in their children, the association is not necessarily causal.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 11, 2020·5 min read

Young People With Autism Show Cognitive Gains From Childhood to Early Adult Life

Children with autism show a significant increase in IQ scores between the ages of 12 and 23. Those with the greatest increases in IQ scores had early regressions in language and communication skills by the age of 12.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 14, 2017·5 min read

Your Brain’s Got Rhythm

A new study reveals some brain systems in a dish, dubbed circuitoids, exhibit coordinated and spontaneous rhythmic activity that can drive repetitive movements.

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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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Autism

World First: Discovery of a Common Genetic Cause of Autism and Epilepsy

World’s First Basic Research Institute for Childhood Neurological Diseases Opens

World’s Largest Autism Genome Database Sheds Light on Many ‘Autisms”

World’s Largest Autism Whole Genome Sequencing Study Reveals 134 Autism-Linked Genes

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

X Chromosome Reactivation Could Treat Rett Syndrome and Other X-Linked Disorders

Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD

Young People With Autism Show Cognitive Gains From Childhood to Early Adult Life

Your Brain’s Got Rhythm

Youth With Autism Should Be Screened for Abnormal Cholesterol Levels

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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