AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 25, 2018·7 min readCRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of AutismResearchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·May 8, 2018·5 min readDrug May Reverse Imbalance Linked to Autism SymptomsAccording to researchers, a drug approved by the FDA may reverse some of the symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome. The drug can reverse hyper-excitability that leads to sensory hypersensitivity.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2018·5 min readLab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to AutismResearchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2018·4 min readFragile X Study Shows Normal Neurons That Interact PoorlyResearchers report neurons in mice with a genetic defect that causes Fragile X are similar to those in mice without the syndrome, but fail to interact correctly. This failure results in the cognitive impairment associated with FXS.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 5, 2017·4 min readDelayed Development of Fast-Spiking Neurons Linked to Fragile XResearchers have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to a slowed maturation of fast spiking neurons. The developmental delay has been implicated in Fragile X. However, researchers were able to restore normal maturation speed by administering an activator of the TrkB protein.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 3, 2017·4 min readPotential New Treatment for Fragile X Targets One Gene To Affect ManyAccording to researchers, treatment that target chromatin remodelers may provide new avenues of treatment for Fragile X Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 29, 2017·5 min readNew Role for Fragile X Protein Could Offer Clues for TreatmentA pre-clinical mouse study may provide an exciting new step toward developing new treatment approaches for Fragile X.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 10, 2017·2 min readTwo Genes Help Older Brain Gain New CellsA new study reveals the role two Pumilio genes, PUM1, and PUM2, play in the creation of new neurons in the dentate gyrus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2017·4 min readInsight into Learning via ‘Friend of Fragile X’ GeneResearchers report FMR1 and ZC3H14 proteins both regulate mRNA, which may explain their importance in memory and learning.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 26, 2017·12 min readCentury Old Drug Could Help Treat Autism SymptomsAccording to researchers, a century old drug originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness shows promise for treating symptoms of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2017·4 min readPlacebo Effect Despite Intellectual DisabilityA new study provides contrary evidence to popular belief and states people with congenital intellectual disabilities are sensitive to placebo-like effects.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2017·4 min readDiabetes Drug May Help With Symptoms of Fragile XResearchers report a common diabetes drug helped to restore protein production in the brain to normal levels and repaired brain connections in mouse models of Fragile X.Read More
