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June 14, 2022 Ways to make autism research more diverse and inclusive
Scientists must focus on the importance of representative study samples and of engaging with diverse autism community members.
8 min
June 13, 2022 Spectrum of variants contribute differently to autism traits
Different combinations of common, rare, inherited and spontaneous mutations may explain why traits vary so widely among autistic people. The post Spectrum of variants contribute differently to autism traits appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
8 min
June 13, 2022 Gene therapy targets interneurons to tackle Dravet syndrome
The approach, tested in mice, selectively boosts the expression of the autism-linked gene SCN1A in a subgroup of inhibitory cells.
7 min
June 10, 2022 Standard quality-of-life screener validated for autistic adults
Researchers updated the tool’s scoring system to better align with the experiences of autistic people. The post Standard quality-of-life screener validated for autistic adults appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
5 min
June 10, 2022 Different forms of autism have opposite problems with brain precursor cells
The cells’ altered proliferation rates hint at ways to diagnose and potentially treat autism earlier.
7 min
June 08, 2022 Six steps to using machine learning for animal behavior research
Machine-learning tools are widely available and can help speed up studies in animal models of autism. Here’s how to get started with the ‘minimal viable product’ and a few pro tips. The post Six steps to using machine learning for animal behavior research appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
12 min
June 08, 2022 Brain networks diverge in autism by toddlerhood
By as early as age 2, autistic children appear to have a smaller salience network and a larger default mode network, among other differences, than children without the condition.
6 min
June 07, 2022 Autism-linked mutation alters neuronal network activity
Neurons with a faulty copy of SETD1A, a gene tied to autism and schizophrenia, show structural abnormalities and altered connectivity patterns.
7 min
June 06, 2022 Spectrum 10K gets green light from ethics agency
After a months-long review, the United Kingdom’s Health Research Authority upheld an earlier ethics approval for the embattled autism genetics study. The post Spectrum 10K gets green light from ethics agency appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
7 min
June 03, 2022 Fever doesn’t ease challenging traits in most autistic children
The findings contradict a previous study, whose design may have been biased to find an effect. The post Fever doesn’t ease challenging traits in most autistic children appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
4 min

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