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Fish Give Insight on Sound Sensitivity in Autism

Nov. 10, 2020 — Scientists used zebrafish that carry the same genetic mutations as humans with Fragile X syndrome and autism, and discovered the neural networks and pathways that produce the hypersensitivities to ...

Happiness and the Evolution of Brain Size

Oct. 23, 2020 — Serotonin can act as a growth factor for the stem cells in the fetal human brain that determine brain ...

Nerves That Sense Touch May Play Role in Autism

Oct. 14, 2020 — Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as ...

Breakthrough Discovery in Gene Causing Severe Nerve Conditions

Oct. 8, 2020 — Researchers have made a breakthrough genetic discovery into the cause of a spectrum of severe neurological ...

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Key Molecules in Brain Development and Neurodegenerative Diseases Identified

Dec. 1, 2020 — A research team uncovers the mechanism that regulates local expression of key molecules in brain development and neurodegenerative ...

Hearing Test May Detect Autism in Newborns

Nov. 12, 2020 — Researchers who explored responses to the standard hearing test administered to millions of newborns around the world are closing in on a way to detect early indicators of autism -- perhaps as early ...

'Goldilocks' Neonatal Immune Response May Protect Against Autism

Nov. 10, 2020 — New research shows that the lowest risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with mid-levels of an immune marker measured at birth -- whereas too much or not enough were linked to increased ...

Mouse Studies Link Some Autism to Brain Cells That Guide Sociability and Platonic Love

Oct. 29, 2020 — Researchers report that new experiments with genetically engineered mice have found clear connections among a range of autism types and abnormalities ...

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New Key Player in Long-Term Memory

Oct. 7, 2020 — A research team has discovered that during memory consolidation, there are at least two distinct processes taking place in two different brain networks -- the excitatory and ...

Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom About Key Autism Trait

Sep. 25, 2020 — A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatment and management in the future, say ...

Small Increase in Risk of Autism Seen for Pre And Post-Term Births

Sep. 22, 2020 — A study of more than 3.5 million Nordic children suggests that the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may increase slightly for each week a child is born before or after 40 weeks of ...

FABP4: Preschool-Aged Biomarker Discovered for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep. 10, 2020 — Researchers have discovered a biomarker that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool-aged children. The new study found that levels of the protein FABP4 were much lower in four- to ...

Autistic Adults Have a Higher Rate of Physical Health Conditions, Study Finds

Sep. 10, 2020 — Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a ...

Biological Roots for Teen Risk-Taking: Uneven Brain Growth

Sep. 9, 2020 — Why do some adolescents take more risks than others? Research suggests that two centers in the brain, one which makes adolescents want to take risks and the other which prevents them from acting on ...