Genetics
Siblings with autism share more of dad's genome, not mom's
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) researchers have flipped the script on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics.
May 22, 2023
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Autism
Autism spectrum disorders
Young girls more difficult to diagnose with autism, say researchers
Girls with autism tend to be diagnosed later than boys, largely because they can present with different characteristics than those classically related to autism. This means that they may not receive the supports they need.
May 19, 2023
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Neuroscience
New way to model human brain immune cells
Situated at the intersection of the human immune system and the brain are microglia, specialized brain immune cells that play a crucial role in development and disease. Although the importance of microglia is undisputed, ...
May 11, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of mental, physical ills
While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.
May 5, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Kids with nonverbal autism may still understand much spoken language
About a third of children with autism aren't able to speak—but that doesn't mean they're unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports.
May 4, 2023
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Genetics
Scientists discover how mutations in a language gene produce speech deficits
Mutations of a gene called Foxp2 have been linked to a type of speech disorder called apraxia that makes it difficult to produce sequences of sound. A new study from MIT and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University sheds ...
May 4, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Mindfulness approach helps ease the stress of parenting a child with autism
"Mindfulness" practices may help parents of young children with autism manage their daily stressors, and it could benefit their kids in the process, a preliminary study suggests.
May 3, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Among kids with autism, girls are more prone to anxiety disorders than boys
Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls are, but girls may be more likely to experience anxiety alongside the disorder than boys, new research reveals.
May 3, 2023
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Medical research
Search is on for 'super memorizers' to help scientists unlock the secrets of memory
Cambridge scientists are today launching a search to find people who have exceptional memory, as they attempt to understand why some people are much better at remembering than others.
May 3, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study highlights risks for self-harm events in children and adolescents
The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis with rising rates of hospitalization for suicide and self-harm events among children and adolescents.
May 1, 2023
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