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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.
Novel tool provides an unprecedented view of brain cell activity

Novel tool provides an unprecedented view of brain cell activity

22 Dec 2021
Study employs gene reactivation to treat Fragile X syndrome

Study employs gene reactivation to treat Fragile X syndrome

17 Dec 2021
Adults with rare genetic changes have poorer health, says study

Adults with rare genetic changes have poorer health, says study

17 Dec 2021
De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

From Newcastle University 19 Nov 2021
Microbiome differences in autism reflect dietary preferences, says study

Microbiome differences in autism reflect dietary preferences, says study

15 Nov 2021
Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

8 Nov 2021
Genetic liability to mental health conditions may affect a person's choice of residence

Genetic liability to mental health conditions may affect a person's choice of residence

28 Oct 2021
New insight into how neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

New insight into how neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

26 Oct 2021
Study analyzes walking movements to detect nervous system disorders

Study analyzes walking movements to detect nervous system disorders

From Rutgers University 26 Oct 2021
Study finds greater facial asymmetry in parents of autistic individuals

Study finds greater facial asymmetry in parents of autistic individuals

21 Sep 2021
UMSOM study suggests a genetic basis behind instantaneous human compatibility

UMSOM study suggests a genetic basis behind instantaneous human compatibility

2 Sep 2021
New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

20 Aug 2021
Study describes a new method for identifying sperm mutations that can cause disease in children

Study describes a new method for identifying sperm mutations that can cause disease in children

16 Aug 2021
Study identifies rare inherited variants that implicate new autism candidate risk genes

Study identifies rare inherited variants that implicate new autism candidate risk genes

28 Jul 2021
Study identifies a signaling protein that controls the assembly of mitochondria

Study identifies a signaling protein that controls the assembly of mitochondria

21 Jul 2021
Study shows astrocytes induce sex differences during brain development

Study shows astrocytes induce sex differences during brain development

21 Jul 2021
Study reveals neurotransmitter releases impairments in schizophrenia patients

Study reveals neurotransmitter releases impairments in schizophrenia patients

16 Jul 2021
Study reveals causal gene in autism model mice with copy number variation

Study reveals causal gene in autism model mice with copy number variation

13 Jul 2021
Scientists reveal key role of glial protein in building the brain

Scientists reveal key role of glial protein in building the brain

25 Jun 2021
Study reveals a preliminary genetic link to dyspraxia

Study reveals a preliminary genetic link to dyspraxia

11 Jun 2021

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