LearningRx1 Autism | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 12

Gene in some with autism causes too much growth in brain

Oct 20, 2014 by

Researchers at The Scripps Research institute in Florida have demonstrated that mutations in the PTEN gene result in too much growth throughout the brain, including autistic symptoms....

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Newly Found Gene Mutations Linked to Variety of Disorders

Oct 16, 2014 by

Three newly discovered gene mutations have been linked to autism, cancer, enlarged brain size, hydrocephalus, vascular anomalies, epilepsy and skin growth disorders. SOURCE:...

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Too much folic acid during pregnancy alters baby’s brain

Oct 14, 2014 by

Higher-than-recommended doses of folic acid during pregnancy (and throughout life) can change the baby’s brain development and behavior....

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Prenatal depression, not medication, may be to blame for autism risk...

Oct 12, 2014 by

Although previous studies have implicated anti-depressants in increasing autism risks during pregnant, there’s new evidence that it may actually be the prenatal depression itself increasing the risk....

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The importance of Vitamin E during pregnancy

Oct 9, 2014 by

New analysis suggests that inadequate vitamin E is associated with poor outcomes during pregnancy for both infant and mother. SOURCE:...

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Iron deficiency in pregnancy linked to increased autism risk

Oct 7, 2014 by

A new study has found that mothers of children with autism were less likely to have taken iron supplements during pregnancy....

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Births at short/long interpregnancy intervals have higher autism risk...

Oct 4, 2014 by

Babies conceived more than five years or less than one year after their prior sibling have a greater risk of being diagnosed with autism....

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