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Diabetes drug linked to decreased weight gain in children with autism spectrum disorder

The diabetes medication metformin hydrochloride was associated with decreased weight gain in a small clinical trial of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder who were taking atypical antipsychotics to treat symptoms of irritability and agitation, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.

24 Aug 2016

New research discovers how opposite-sex hormonal therapy influences the brain

Women and men often show marked differences as regards mental illnesses. In order to learn more about this phenomenon, a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF explored how opposite-sex hormonal therapy applied to transgender individuals influences the brain.

24 Aug 2016

New MRI method detects low zinc levels to help identify healthy prostate tissue from cancer

A novel MRI method that detects low levels of zinc ion can help distinguish healthy prostate tissue from cancer, UT Southwestern Medical Center radiologists have determined.

23 Aug 2016

Prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals linked to increased odds of autism in children

Chemicals used in certain pesticides and as insulating material banned in the 1970s may still be haunting us, according to new research that suggests links between higher levels of exposure during pregnancy and significantly increased odds of autism spectrum disorder in children.

23 Aug 2016

Early-life infections may be risk factor for developmental disorders later in life

The Zika virus now active in numerous countries, and the severe birth defects associated with it, makes it clear that infection in pregnant women can have immediate and devastating effects on the developing baby.

19 Aug 2016

Personalised wristband devices can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety

Personalised wearable digital technology can help adults diagnosed with autism understand and manage their anxiety.

17 Aug 2016

NIH researchers design new set of assays for initial screening of patients with Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable cause of intellectual disability and a frequent cause of autism, is characterized by abnormalities of the FMR1 gene that are difficult to analyze.

12 Aug 2016

Drugs designed to target nervous system could control inflammation in the gut, study shows

There's a reason it's called a gut feeling. The brain and the gut are connected by intricate neural networks that signal hunger and satiety, love and fear, even safety and danger. These networks employ myriad chemical signals that include dopamine, a powerful neurotransmitter most famous for its role in reward and addiction.

11 Aug 2016

MPFI researchers induce and visualize formation of new synapses in real time in live animals

The formation of excitatory and inhibitory synapses between neurons during early development gives rise to the neuronal networks that enable sensory and cognitive functions in humans.

11 Aug 2016

New model of Williams syndrome may shed light on neurobiology of the human social brain

In a study spanning molecular genetics, stem cells and the sciences of both brain and behavior, researchers at University of California San Diego, with colleagues at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and elsewhere, have created a neurodevelopmental model of a rare genetic disorder that may provide new insights into the underlying neurobiology of the human social brain.

11 Aug 2016

Researchers develop machine-learning program that helps identify hundreds of ASD-related genes

Investigators eager to uncover the genetic basis of autism could now have hundreds of promising new leads thanks to a study by Princeton University and Simons Foundation researchers.

9 Aug 2016

New article discusses how imbalances in gut microbiome may be linked to neurological disorders

A growing body of scientific and medical evidence continues to shed light on the complex interaction between metabolic pathways affected by microrganisms living in the human gut and gene expression, immune function, and inflammation that can contribute to a range of cognitive, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders.

9 Aug 2016

Kaiser Permanente study provides new insights into how autism affects siblings

A new Kaiser Permanente study found that the risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder is 14 times higher if an older sibling has ASD. The study, which was published today in Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, also found the risk level was consistent across gestational age at birth.

7 Aug 2016

Scientists find efficient and easy way to mass produce GABAergic neurons for laboratory use

Scientists from Singapore have streamlined the process of using human stem cells to mass produce GABAergic neurons (GNs) in the laboratory.

5 Aug 2016

Priory Group opens Wellbeing Centre in Greater Manchester to help young people tackle stress

The Priory Group, the leading provider of mental healthcare in the UK, most commonly known for treating celebrities with addictions, has opened its first Wellbeing Centre in Cheadle, Great Manchester.

3 Aug 2016

Researchers use machine-learning approach to predict autism risk genes

Princeton University and Simons Foundation researchers have developed a machine-learning approach that for the first time analyzes the entire human genome to predict which genes may cause autism spectrum disorder, raising the number of genes that could be linked to the disorder from 65 to 2,500.

1 Aug 2016

Second annual USC VR Hackathon for international coders, designers focuses on Medical Empathy Machine

Kicking off its second annual virtual reality (VR) Hackathon, the University of Southern California Center for Body Computing announced this year's focus of the competition is "Medical Empathy Machine," showcasing the potential of VR to change medicine and patient experience through emotion, compassion and empathy.

30 Jul 2016

Transcranial alternating current stimulation during sleep can enhance memory in healthy people

When you sleep, your brain is busy storing and consolidating things you learned that day, stuff you'll need in your memory toolkit tomorrow, next week, or next year. For many people, especially those with neurological conditions, memory impairment can be a debilitating symptom that affects every-day life in profound ways

28 Jul 2016

Creative material languages can act as bridge to communicate with autistic children, say researchers

Researchers at the University of Kent are arguing that creativity and intermedial languages can be used as a bridge to communicate with autistic children.

28 Jul 2016

Photovoice method helps youth with ASD share experiences and difficulties

An estimated 50,000 American adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will turn 18 each year.

28 Jul 2016

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

Diabetes drug linked to decreased weight gain in children with autism spectrum disorder

New research discovers how opposite-sex hormonal therapy influences the brain

New MRI method detects low zinc levels to help identify healthy prostate tissue from cancer

Prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals linked to increased odds of autism in children

Early-life infections may be risk factor for developmental disorders later in life

Personalised wristband devices can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety

NIH researchers design new set of assays for initial screening of patients with Fragile X syndrome

Drugs designed to target nervous system could control inflammation in the gut, study shows

MPFI researchers induce and visualize formation of new synapses in real time in live animals

New model of Williams syndrome may shed light on neurobiology of the human social brain

Researchers develop machine-learning program that helps identify hundreds of ASD-related genes

New article discusses how imbalances in gut microbiome may be linked to neurological disorders

Kaiser Permanente study provides new insights into how autism affects siblings

Scientists find efficient and easy way to mass produce GABAergic neurons for laboratory use

Priory Group opens Wellbeing Centre in Greater Manchester to help young people tackle stress

Researchers use machine-learning approach to predict autism risk genes

Second annual USC VR Hackathon for international coders, designers focuses on Medical Empathy Machine

Transcranial alternating current stimulation during sleep can enhance memory in healthy people

Creative material languages can act as bridge to communicate with autistic children, say researchers

Photovoice method helps youth with ASD share experiences and difficulties

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