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May 29, 2020 Extra proteins alter microglia and behavior in mice
The overproduction of proteins in brain cells called microglia causes social impairments, cognitive deficits and repetitive behavior in male mice, a new study has found.
5 min
May 28, 2020 Reversing SHANK3 mutations in mice mitigates autism-like traits
Correcting an autism gene mutation in fetal mice lessens some autism-like behaviors after birth.
5 min
May 27, 2020 Rare mutations in autism genes tied to intellectual disability
A new study highlights the challenge of distinguishing genetic variants linked to autism from those associated with cognitive development.
The post Rare mutations in autism genes tied to intellectual disability appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
6 min
May 25, 2020 Coronavirus threatens autistic people living in group homes
Living in close quarters, with rotating staff and sometimes inadequate protective equipment, group-home residents are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
The post Coronavirus threatens autistic people living in group homes appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
6 min
May 22, 2020 Rare mutations in autism genes tied to intellectual disability
A new study highlights the challenge of distinguishing genetic variants linked to autism from those associated with cognitive development.
6 min
May 21, 2020 Coronavirus threatens autistic people living in group homes
Living in close quarters, with rotating staff and sometimes inadequate protective equipment, group-home residents are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
6 min
May 20, 2020 Diagnosing autism with a camera and an algorithm
Robert Schultz hopes to use technology to change how autism is studied, diagnosed and treated.
The post Diagnosing autism with a camera and an algorithm appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
8 min
May 18, 2020 Hormone level in infants may predict autism diagnosis
Infants with low levels of the hormone vasopressin in their cerebrospinal fluid may be more likely to later be diagnosed with autism.
The post Hormone level in infants may predict autism diagnosis appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
4 min
May 15, 2020 DNA differences may shape gene expression in the brain before birth
Many genes in a brain region implicated in autism change expression patterns in late fetal development, depending on differences in neighboring DNA.
The post DNA differences may shape gene expression in the brain before birth appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
5 min
May 13, 2020 Autistic people must not be denied access to ventilators
With life-saving gear in short supply during the pandemic, health authorities must ensure that disabled people are not pushed to the back of the line.
The post Autistic people must not be denied access to ventilators appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
5 min

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