AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 22, 2015·3 min readStudy Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism CasesResearchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2015·5 min readBoth Autistic Men and Women Show an Extreme of Typical Male Pattern on ‘Reading the Mind in the Eyes’ TestAccording to researchers, a new study provides strong support for the extreme male brain theory of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·6 min readGender Differences in Brain Structure and Behavior in AutismAccording to a new study, girls with autism display less repetitive behaviors than boys. Additionally, researchers have discovered differences in brain structures between boys and girls with autism which may help explain this discrepancy.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·3 min readSwitching Thinking About Cognitive FlexibilityA new study proposes a model that underlies the neural mechanisms of cognitive flexibility.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·6 min readNew Genetic Testing Methods May Be Helpful For Children with Suspected AutismA new study reports the use of two new genetic testing technologies among children with autism may help identify genetic mutations potentially linked to the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 24, 2015·2 min readNew Technology Helps Transform Behavioral Therapy for Children with AutismResearchers have developed a new interactive platform that could help young children with autism.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 13, 2015·4 min readExploring the Relationship Between Autism and CreativityAccording to researchers, people with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce creative ideas.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2015·4 min readAutism and Schizophrenia Linked to Special Class of Inhibitory NeuronsA new study reports the loss of mGluR5 receptors in the brain could be responsible for the development of autism and schizophrenia.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2015·4 min readDoes Genetic Research Offer Hope for Autism Cure?A new study suggests how researchers may combine different genetic approaches in search for a cure for autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 6, 2015·3 min readSelf Assessment Test Could Help Diagnose Autism in AdultsA new test could help clinicians diagnose autism in adults.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·August 6, 2015·4 min readA Single Genetic Mutation May Cause AutismA new study is the first to show how a single mutation disables a molecular switch in one of the more than 1000 autism genes and causes the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2015·6 min readExperimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse StudyAccording to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.Read More
