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August 16, 2021 Molecular overlap links tuberous sclerosis, fragile X
Brain cells from the cerebellums of mice that model tuberous sclerosis show dampened levels of proteins controlled by FMRP, the protein missing in fragile X syndrome.
7 min
August 13, 2021 Genetic roots of sleep issues, autism may be entwined
The same genetic factors may underlie both autism and autistic people's tendency to have sleep problems, such as insomnia."Genetic roots of sleep issues, autism may be entwined" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
6 min
August 11, 2021 The push to screen newborns for rare autism-linked genetic conditions
As treatments for some autism-linked genetic conditions inch closer to the clinic, researchers are talking more urgently about screening all newborns for such conditions.
The post The push to screen newborns for rare autism-linked genetic conditions appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
10 min
August 11, 2021 Large study strengthens link between autism, preterm birth
Premature birth is tied to an increased chance of having autism, according to the largest study yet looking for a potential connection.
6 min
August 11, 2021 Contentious study prompts backlash from autism researchers
Conflicts of interest and methodological issues sully a study published 18 July in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, autism researchers say.
6 min
August 09, 2021 Ultra-rare variants point to new autism candidate genes
A large, whole-genome sequencing study of families yields insights into ultra-rare genetic variants that contribute to autism.
The post "Ultra-rare variants point to new autism candidate genes" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.
5 min
August 09, 2021 Genetic roots of sleep issues, autism may be entwined
The same genetic factors may underlie both autism and autistic people’s tendency to have sleep problems, such as insomnia.
6 min
August 06, 2021 Patchwork mutations present a new frontier for autism research
Mosaic mutations, which affect only some of the body’s cells, play a small but meaningful role in autism. Though they are difficult to study, researchers are working to master their complexity. The post "Patchwork mutations present a new frontier for autism research" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
13 min
August 04, 2021 How to avoid common pitfalls when parsing circuit control of social behavior
When probing the circuits underlying social behavior in animal models of autism, researchers should consider potentially confounding variables, use multiple behavioral assays and report results in a descriptive and unbiased manner. The post "How to avoid common pitfalls when parsing circuit control of social behavior" appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News
7 min
August 02, 2021 Sleep problems in autism, explained
https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/sleep-problems-autism-explained/.
7 min

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