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Many autism-linked proteins influence hair-like cilia on human brain cells
The finding may help explain autism’s association with multiple co-occurring conditions that involve cilia defects.
Many autism-linked proteins influence hair-like cilia on human brain cells
The finding may help explain autism’s association with multiple co-occurring conditions that involve cilia defects.
Functional connectivity; ASDQ screen; health burden of autism
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 January.
Functional connectivity; ASDQ screen; health burden of autism
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 January.
Cerebellar SHANK3; telehealth coaching for caregivers; psychedelics
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the last two weeks of December.
Cerebellar SHANK3; telehealth coaching for caregivers; psychedelics
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the last two weeks of December.
My hope for displaced Ukrainian children with autism, an update
The largest ongoing refugee crisis in Europe has overwhelmed humanitarian agencies. Meeting the needs of families affected by autism has not been a priority.
My hope for displaced Ukrainian children with autism, an update
The largest ongoing refugee crisis in Europe has overwhelmed humanitarian agencies. Meeting the needs of families affected by autism has not been a priority.
Spectrum 2024: Year in review
We round up our most notable autism stories of the past 12 months.
Spectrum 2024: Year in review
We round up our most notable autism stories of the past 12 months.
Assembloids illuminate circuit-level changes linked to autism, neurodevelopment
These complex combinations of organoids afford a closer look at how gene alterations affect certain brain networks.
Assembloids illuminate circuit-level changes linked to autism, neurodevelopment
These complex combinations of organoids afford a closer look at how gene alterations affect certain brain networks.
DDX3X gene function; gender diversity; lithium
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 16 December.
DDX3X gene function; gender diversity; lithium
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 16 December.
Impaired molecular ‘chaperone’ accompanies multiple brain changes, conditions
Rare genetic variants in a protein-folding complex contribute to a spectrum of phenotypes that encompass brain malformations, intellectual disability, autism and seizures, according to a new “hallmark” study.
Impaired molecular ‘chaperone’ accompanies multiple brain changes, conditions
Rare genetic variants in a protein-folding complex contribute to a spectrum of phenotypes that encompass brain malformations, intellectual disability, autism and seizures, according to a new “hallmark” study.
Genome folding; organelle changes; self-injury
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 9 December.
Genome folding; organelle changes; self-injury
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 9 December.
Extra Y chromosomes are linked to autism
Data from people with more or fewer than two sex chromosomes could help answer questions around genetic protection and vulnerability.
Extra Y chromosomes are linked to autism
Data from people with more or fewer than two sex chromosomes could help answer questions around genetic protection and vulnerability.
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Remembering Eleanor Maguire, ‘trailblazer’ of human memory
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Brain gene expression syncs between bonded prairie voles
The overlapping activity in the animals’ nucleus accumbens may underpin pair bonding, a new preprint suggests.
Brain gene expression syncs between bonded prairie voles
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