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RNA drug corrects calcium signaling in chimeric model of Timothy syndrome
Reporting bias widespread in early-childhood autism intervention trials
Action potentials
A new look at walking in early childhood: Q&A with Rujuta Wilson
Common sensory response scores may miss important variations
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Chronicle of a Field Retold: Autism Science in Profile
Autism by the Numbers: Explaining its Apparent Rise
Reporting bias widespread in early-childhood autism intervention trials
Only 7 percent of completed registered trials were later updated with results, one of several failings identified in a new analysis.
Reporting bias widespread in early-childhood autism intervention trials
TRIO gene; left-handedness; gender diversity
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 15 April.
New RNA editor boasts increased versatility, safety
The “PRECISE” technique reprograms cells in a way that, unlike DNA editors, avoids potentially permanent off-target effects.
New RNA editor boasts increased versatility, safety
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase child’s chance of having autism, study finds
The link reported in prior studies likely reflects confounding factors, which sibling-matched controls in the new work address.
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase child’s chance of having autism, study finds
Fragile X syndrome; DNMT3A gene; SHANK3 transcriptome
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 8 April.
Fragile X syndrome; DNMT3A gene; SHANK3 transcriptome
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The question of regeneration—an excerpt from ‘Periphery: How Your Nervous System Predicts and Protects Against Disease’
In his recent book, Moses Chao makes the case that the peripheral nervous system can warn of future illnesses.
The question of regeneration—an excerpt from ‘Periphery: How Your Nervous System Predicts and Protects Against Disease’
In his recent book, Moses Chao makes the case that the peripheral nervous system can warn of future illnesses.
How to use race and ethnicity data responsibly in neuroscience research
Follow these four tips to avoid using the information in problematic ways, including as a proxy for environmental variables.
How to use race and ethnicity data responsibly in neuroscience research
Follow these four tips to avoid using the information in problematic ways, including as a proxy for environmental variables.
Anxiety and CHD8; TBR1 protein; NIH ECHO program
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 22 April.
Anxiety and CHD8; TBR1 protein; NIH ECHO program
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 22 April.