Scientists map autism-risk genes by function
Neuroscientists from UCLA have mapped groups of autism-risk genes by function. This will help determine when and where they affect early brain development....
read moreGrowth can be restored in neurons stunted by autism gene
Researchers at Brown University not only traced autism to specific molecular and cellular consequences, but they also figured out how to restore proper growth of neurons....
read more22q11.2 deletion syndrome often misdiagnosed as autism
A genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may frequently be misidentified because it shares similar traits with autism, such as social impairments....
read moreADHD meds increase five-fold
The number of children and teens using stimulant medications to treat ADHD has gone up five-fold. And the trend continues to those with autism spectrum disorders....
read moreNeurons can be restored despite autism gene
A genetic deficiency in autism that keeps neurons from branching out to connect brain cells may have a new enemy. Researchers were able to restore the neuronal growth in two ways; one was to administer BDNF directly to cells....
read moreAutism linked to mother’s antibodies
A recent study found that about 1 in 10 mothers have antibodies that react with the proteins in their baby’s brain. There’s speculation that this could be the cause of some forms of autism....
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