Spotted around the web: Week of 1 July 2019

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Neuroscience—and science in general—is constantly evolving, so older articles may contain information or theories that have been reevaluated since their original publication date.

Research roundup

Aggressive behaviors in autistic children under 4 years old are associated with nausea. Frontiers in Psychiatry
Genetic variants associated with autism may influence both neuronal communication and gut dysfunction. Autism Research
A new 3D model enables researchers to simulate the moment in development when a human embryo shows features of future body parts. Nature Cell Biology
CAS9, the enzyme that cuts DNA in the CRISPR gene editor, can be used to tamp down gene activity. Molecular Cell
Exposure to solvents in the workplace during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in the child. Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Mutations in the gene MEMO1 may be associated with neurodevelopmental conditions. Neuron
Being bullied as a child may increase the risk of depression in later life in those genetically predisposed to the condition. JAMA Network Open
Chemical tags on messenger RNA are key to brain development, including neuron formation and memory. Science

Science and society

U.S. presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg proposes recruiting volunteers to address gaps in mental health care. The New York Times
Facebook is curbing posts that promote ‘miracle cures’ for medical conditions. The Hill
Exposure to a common food preservative in utero may be linked to elevated autism risk. WebMD
Having a child with autism has influenced U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s views and his platform. Heavy
A study that described a method to reanimate pigs’ brains after death raises ethical questions. The New York Times
U.S. Food and Drug Administration compliance and enforcement actions have fallen dramatically during the Trump administration. Science
At least four doctors are under investigation in California for issuing suspect medical exemptions for vaccinations. Kaiser Health News
A mother calls for better teacher training after her son was singled out in school for having autism. BBC News
South Asian countries should work together to boost scientific collaborations in the region, two researchers argue. Science
Women give fewer talks and ask fewer questions during others’ talks than expected at the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting. American Journal of Human Genetics
Emergency room staff need better training to help individuals with psychiatric issues. STAT

Autism and the arts

“Pablo,” a children’s television show voiced and co-written by autistic people, is available on Netflix. Netflix

Publishing

Some leading psychologists don’t disclose income from speeches about their work and relevant consulting gigs in their published papers. Nature
To combat publishing fraud in India, the country’s academic regulator has issued a new list of 815 ‘quality’ Indian journals. Nature

Job moves

Rebecca Jones is leaving her post as assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medicine to join Imagen, an artificial-intelligence company focused on health. Imagen