Study identifies a rare class of genetic differences transmitted from non-autistic parents to their children on the autism spectrum.
Using artificial intelligence, researchers discover mutations in noncoding regions of the human genome that may result in autism. The noncoding mutations are associated with altered gene regulation in children with ASD. Additionally, the mutations affect gene expression in the brain and genes already linked to autism, such as those responsible for neuron development and migration.
Changes in gene expression help researchers identify ALS associated pathways and establish the key drivers of motor neuron degeneration in the disease.
CaImAn, a new open source software, allows for real time tracking of the location and activity of neurons, researchers report.
