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Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.

·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Reverse Autism Symptoms

Researchers demonstrate they can reverse some autism symptoms in mice by turning the Shank3 gene on later in life, allowing the brain to correctly rewire itself.

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

Explaining Autism

A new study has identified a novel mechanism that potentially link abnormal brain development to the cause of ASD.

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·February 9, 2016·4 min read

Girls at Risk for Autism Pay More Attention to Social Cues

A new study reports infant girls who are at risk for autism pay more attention to social cues in faces than boys.

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·February 2, 2016·4 min read

Newly Identified Pathway Links Fetal Brain Development to Adult Social Behavior

Study demonstrates a fetal origin for social and repetitive behavioral deficits, as seen in disorders like Autism.

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·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Study Strengthens Link Between Maternal Obesity and Autism in Offspring

A new study provides further evidence of the link between maternal obesity and gestational diabetes with increased risk of autism in the offspring.

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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 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.