A new study has revealed that Beagle dogs carrying mutations in the Shank3 gene—a high-risk gene for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—exhibit face-processing abnormalities similar to those observed in human ASD patients.
Apr 3, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism—despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no connection.
Mar 10, 2025
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A study led by Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) finds that a community-based screening model is helping children receive autism diagnoses faster, particularly in underserved ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sheng Huang and Stephan Sigrist from Freie ...
Mar 20, 2025
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The debate on nature versus nurture has never ceased, particularly in discussions about neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These lifelong conditions emerge ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Closer collaboration between child health services and specialist care has resulted in faster support for young children with autism. Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows that, ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of health care and little financial support for their families can ...
Mar 18, 2025
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