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October 19, 2021 Autism-linked genetic variants increase, decrease intelligence
Common and rare variants in or near autism-associated genes can have opposite effects on cognition.
5 min
October 18, 2021 The search for a link between autism and neurodegenerative conditions
Autistic people have a higher-than-average chance of developing a neurodegenerative condition, according to a few studies. Some scientists are searching for proof — work that could also improve care for older autistic adults. The post "The search for a link between autism and neurodegenerative conditions appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
11 min
October 18, 2021 Backlash from autistic community pauses research, exposes communication gaps
Fallout over two recent studies highlights the potential power of social media to shape science, and the shifting dynamics between researchers and the autistic community.
9 min
October 15, 2021 Repetitive behaviors wax and wane among autistic youth
Some types of restricted and repetitive behaviors become more prevalent among autistic children and teenagers over time, depending on their age and intellectual ability, whereas others decrease. The post Repetitive behaviors wax and wane among autistic youth appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
8 min
October 13, 2021 No link between epidurals and autism, two studies confirm
Children born to people given an epidural during labor do not have an increased chance of having autism, according to two new studies.
The post "No link between epidurals and autism, two studies confirm" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
6 min
October 13, 2021 Intranasal oxytocin ineffective for autism in large trial
The hormone is no better than placebo at boosting social behavior in autistic children, according to a new study, but it may still benefit a subset of people with the condition.
7 min
October 11, 2021 Analysis ups estimate of spontaneous mutations’ role in autism
Spontaneous genetic mutations contribute to autism in 30 to 39 percent of all people with the condition, and 52 to 67 percent of autistic children whose siblings do not also have the condition. The post "Analysis ups estimate of spontaneous mutations’ role in autism" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
7 min
October 08, 2021 The signaling imbalance theory of autism, explained
One of the most popular theories of autism’s origins suggests that the condition arises from a hyper-excitable brain. The post "The signaling imbalance theory of autism, explained" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
6 min
October 07, 2021 Paused Angelman syndrome trial to restart
After imposing a pause in November 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the way for a clinical trial of a gene therapy for Angelman syndrome.
5 min
October 06, 2021 Mutations linked to autism may be detectable in men’s sperm
An advanced DNA-sequencing technique has identified gene-damaging mutations, some with ties to autism, in about 1 in 15 men. The post "Mutations linked to autism may be detectable in men’s sperm" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
7 min

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