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How long-read sequencing will transform neuroscience
New technology that delivers much more than a simple DNA sequence could have a major impact on brain research, enabling researchers to study transcript diversity, imprinting and more.
How long-read sequencing will transform neuroscience
What kind of autism research should we do, and where should we do it?
Researchers at INSAR 2023 need to discuss these questions and remember that the purpose of research may be different for different communities.
What kind of autism research should we do, and where should we do it?
New measure characterizes gender diversity in study participants
The Gender Self-Report could help autism researchers include more gender-diverse people across a range of ages and neurotypes in their work.
New measure characterizes gender diversity in study participants
Lessons from n-of-1 trials: A conversation with Joseph Gleeson
Some conditions are too rare for conventional drug trials, leading some scientists to test bespoke treatments in single participants. Gleeson discusses the merits — and limitations — of these tiny trials.
Lessons from n-of-1 trials: A conversation with Joseph Gleeson
Debut drug for Rett syndrome at edge of approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to make an approval decision on the first-ever drug for girls and women with Rett syndrome by 12 March.
Debut drug for Rett syndrome at edge of approval
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Viral remnant in chimpanzees silences brain gene humans still use
The retroviral insert appears to inadvertently switch off a gene involved in brain development.
Viral remnant in chimpanzees silences brain gene humans still use
The retroviral insert appears to inadvertently switch off a gene involved in brain development.
FDA website no longer warns against bogus autism therapies, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 January.
FDA website no longer warns against bogus autism therapies, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 January.
Why emotion research is stuck—and how to move it forward
Studying how organisms infer indirect threats and understand changing contexts can establish a common framework that bridges species and levels of analysis.
Why emotion research is stuck—and how to move it forward
Studying how organisms infer indirect threats and understand changing contexts can establish a common framework that bridges species and levels of analysis.