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Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.
New guidelines to generate high-quality, well-structured organoids

New guidelines to generate high-quality, well-structured organoids

Characterizing the transcription profile of microglia in a mouse model

Characterizing the transcription profile of microglia in a mouse model

Brain cells with the same birthdate display distinct connectivity

Brain cells with the same birthdate display distinct connectivity

UCLA researchers receive NIH award to develop next-generation versions of miniature microscope

UCLA researchers receive NIH award to develop next-generation versions of miniature microscope

Research outlines how stem cells become sensory interneurons

Research outlines how stem cells become sensory interneurons

Researchers discover key cells that control interaction in parts of the brain

Researchers discover key cells that control interaction in parts of the brain

Research identifies the main gene that causes developmental disability syndrome

Research identifies the main gene that causes developmental disability syndrome

Researchers determine small protein’s structure, likely to pave the way for advanced treatments

Researchers determine small protein’s structure, likely to pave the way for advanced treatments

A novel mechanism shared by mutations in varied genes could help treat neurological diseases

A novel mechanism shared by mutations in varied genes could help treat neurological diseases

Scientists reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development using mini-brains

Scientists reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development using mini-brains

Astrocyte abnormalities may play a pivotal role in causing ASD symptoms

Astrocyte abnormalities may play a pivotal role in causing ASD symptoms

Researchers discover how new techniques may alter the synaptic connection of neurons

Researchers discover how new techniques may alter the synaptic connection of neurons

Genomics provides a deeper understanding of the cause of hydrocephalus

Genomics provides a deeper understanding of the cause of hydrocephalus

Researchers discover 15 genetic 'hotspots' that speed up or slow down brain aging

Researchers discover 15 genetic 'hotspots' that speed up or slow down brain aging

New project receives over $700,000 to study about CHARGE syndrome

New project receives over $700,000 to study about CHARGE syndrome

Gene mutation influences autism development, study finds

Gene mutation influences autism development, study finds

Insight into oligodendrocyte cells could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Insight into oligodendrocyte cells could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Inclusive new tool for genomic research boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for diseases

Inclusive new tool for genomic research boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for diseases

Microglia help neurons grow synapses critical to cognitive functioning, research finds

Microglia help neurons grow synapses critical to cognitive functioning, research finds

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

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