Autism
X chromosome inactivation; motor difficulties in 16p11.2 duplication and deletion; oligodendroglia
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 May.
X chromosome inactivation; motor difficulties in 16p11.2 duplication and deletion; oligodendroglia
Crowdsourcing to curb aggression in autism: Q&A with Matthew Goodwin
To accelerate the development of real-time behavioral prediction technology, a research team is sharing data and seeking new collaborators.
Crowdsourcing to curb aggression in autism: Q&A with Matthew Goodwin
Brain Gene Registry; neurite density; income disparities in autism diagnoses
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 29 April.
Brain Gene Registry; neurite density; income disparities in autism diagnoses
RNA drug corrects calcium signaling in chimeric model of Timothy syndrome
The drug, tested in rats that have human neurons, could enter clinical testing as early as next year, researchers say.
RNA drug corrects calcium signaling in chimeric model of Timothy syndrome
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.
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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