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Middle Eastern Families Yield Intriguing Clues To Autism

Summary:Research involving large Middle Eastern families, sophisticated genetic analysis and groundbreaking neuroscience has implicated a half-dozen new genes in autism. More importantly, it strongly supports the emerging idea that autism stems from disrupti.. 		Link 07/13/2008 by: shannonj
Autism and a Link to Brain Development

Summary:It's been an amazing year for discoveries about autism and genes-and it's only July. The latest news: Some genes involved in the disorder may affect the brain's ability to develop in response to experience, a key aspect of learning. That follows t.. 		Link 07/13/2008 by: shannonj
Genetic links to impaired social behavior in autism

Summary:Genetic links to impaired social behavior in autism Philadelphia, PA, May 13, 2008 – Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show profound deficits in social interactions and communications, and display repetitive behaviors and abnormal r.. 		Content 05/17/2008 by: shannonj
The Genetics of Autism

Summary:Good article explaining the genetics behind autism. Also has good links at the end of the article for other resources. .. 		Link 03/28/2008 by: mommyof3gr8boys
'Underdiagnosed' Girls With Autism Struggle to Fit In

Summary:At first glance, 8-year-old Kaede Sakai is a typical first grader. She's a smart student, and most of the time she is kind and cordial in class. But recess is an exercise in frustration for her because no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she just.. 		Link 03/25/2008 by: shannonj
Gene for brain connections linked with autism

Summary:A gene that helps the brain make connections may underlie a significant number of autism cases, researchers in the United States reported on Tuesday. Disruptions in the gene, called contactin 4, stop the gene from working properly and appear to st.. 		Link 03/19/2008 by: shannonj
Debating the Cause of Autism: Genes vs. Nutrition

Summary:Autism is on the rise, but is it due to inheritance or to lifestyle? This seems to be the burning question of the day, as many new insights into the cause of autism are unfolding. Autism encompasses a range of disorders, from mild to profound ment.. 		Link 02/24/2008 by: shannonj
Interacting ¶doxical forces in neuroscience &society

Summary:This looks at the trend of anti-immunization compared to neuroscience research in the context of happening in the media. they also look at other historical events where science and popular beliefs conflicted... 		File 02/13/2008 by: Guichetta
Study explores autism link to immune system

Summary:In another tantalizing link between the immune system and autism, researchers at the University of California Davis have found 11 genes, all governing “natural killer“ immune cells, that are more active in autistic children than in other youngsters. .. 		Link 01/27/2008 by: shannonj
Gene Tests Can Detect 'Proportion' Of Autism

Summary:- Genetic testing should be routinely considered as part of clinical workup in suspected cases of autism, researchers here recommended. It was the third major report on the genetics of autism in the past two months. In this one, Stephen Sche.. 		Link 01/22/2008 by: shannonj
Gene Plays Role in Risk of Autism

Summary:A gene that appears to play a key role in the development of autism has been identified by three different teams of researchers. UCLA scientists found that the gene -- contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CNTNAP2) -- is most active in brain region.. 		Link 01/11/2008 by: shannonj
A New Approach to Correcting Autism

Summary:The causes of autism remain largely shrouded in mystery, but there are some types of the disorder that can be traced to specific gene defects. The most common of these — responsible for roughly 5% of autism cases — is a flaw in the X chromosome that .. 		Link 12/21/2007 by: shannonj
Time to Get a Grip by Martha Herbert MD., PhD

Summary:Time to Get a Grip by Martha Herbert MD., PhD Does an environmental role in autism make sense? How do we decide?.. 		File 05/17/2007 by: shannonj
Gene Flaws are Found in Patients with Autism

Summary:Gene flaws are found in patients with autism By John Lauerman, Bloomberg | March 16, 2007 Scientists found a range of genetic damage in patients with autism, evidence the brain disorder has many causes, a report said yesterday... 		Content 04/09/2007 by: shannonj
Autism Study Explores Genetic Link

Summary:U of U Autism Study Explores Genetic Link to Autism.. 		Content 04/09/2007 by: shannonj
Genetic Causes of Autism Study at Yale

Summary:Grant To Yale From Simons Foundation To Explore Genetic Causes Of Autism .. 		Content 04/09/2007 by: shannonj


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