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Unhealthy microbiome shifts can lead to weight gain, obesity

The link between the gut microbiome and obesity seems clear, but just how changes to gut bacteria can cause weight gain is not.

14 Dec 2015

Researchers trace origins of early abnormal brain overgrowth in ASD

Further underscoring the prenatal origins of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine describe for the first time how abnormal gene activity in cell cycle networks that are known to control brain cell production may underlie abnormal early brain growth in the disorder.

14 Dec 2015

Our senses far from flawless, UCLA study reveals

Our vision and hearing aren't as reliable as we might think, according to a study by life scientists at UCLA.

13 Dec 2015

Sex differences in the brain may provide clues to why certain forms of autism more common in males

Many early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, are more common in males than females. The origin of this gender bias is not understood, partially due to a major gap in research on sex differences regarding how the brain typically develops.

11 Dec 2015

Study offers valuable insight into early identification of ASD

An increasing proportion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are undergoing recommended evaluation in the preschool years--but population rates of ASD remain higher in eight-year-olds compared to four-year-olds, reports a study in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

11 Dec 2015

Shank3 gene linked to both autism and schizophrenia

Although it is known that psychiatric disorders have a strong genetic component, untangling the web of genes contributing to each disease is a daunting task. Scientists have found hundreds of genes that are mutated in patients with disorders such as autism, but each patient usually has only a handful of these variations.

10 Dec 2015

Patients and providers satisfied with video-based health care, shows study

More than 50 million Americans live in rural areas, and many have limited access to health care. For someone living far from an urban area, local specialty care for complex health issues is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain. For years, telemedicine programs across the country have connected rural patients to specialists in urban settings. Now, a study by University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers shows that patients and providers alike are satisfied with video-based health care.

9 Dec 2015

Groundbreaking study establishes empirical biomarkers to aid in diagnosis, treatment of psychosis

In a groundbreaking study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center, a comprehensive set of empirical biomarkers has been established to aid in diagnosis and treatment of psychosis.

9 Dec 2015

Children born to mothers with PCOS at increased risk of developing autism

Children born to mothers with polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, are at an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders, according to a new epidemiological study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet. The findings, which are published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, support the notion that exposure to sex hormones early in life may be important for the development of autism in both sexes.

8 Dec 2015

Testing for developmental delay through an app? An interview with Dr. Clara Lajonchere

Cognoa's app helps every parent find out if their child’s development is on track and, if not, get their child the right help as early as possible.

8 Dec 2015

Allergan, Rugen Therapeutics collaborate to discover and develop novel therapies for ASD and OCD

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and Rugen Therapeutics, a start-up biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for unmet CNS disorders and funded by the F-Prime Biomedical Research Initiative, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive collaboration to support the discovery and development of novel therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Obsessive Compulsive disorders (OCD).

25 Nov 2015

Prenatal smoking exposure can potentially affect someone's health for years after birth

New Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-led research finds that blood taken from children up to the age of five contains molecular evidence about whether their mothers smoked during pregnancy.

23 Nov 2015

Taking special steps to prepare children for surgery

Getting ready to undergo a surgical procedure can be unsettling for adults - but especially so for a child who doesn't understand the concept. That's why trained practitioners take special steps to prepare children for surgery.

22 Nov 2015

Brains of ASD individuals adapt to visual patterns during implicit learning

Carnegie Mellon University scientists have discovered a crucial difference in the way learning occurs in the brains of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

19 Nov 2015

NIMH signs agreement to establish collaborative brain donation initiative for autism research

The National Institute of Mental Health has signed an agreement to establish a collaborative, nationwide effort for the collection, storage, and distribution of postmortem human brain tissue for the benefit of autism research. The agreement with Foundation Associates LLC will coordinate the efforts of two independent networks of human brain tissue repositories, the National Institutes of Health NeuroBioBank and the Autism BrainNet.

18 Nov 2015

Study provides biochemical links between genes linked to autism and the inhibition of nerve cells

A study led by the University of Utah School of Medicine provides new insights into how the subtle changes within cells, caused by disruptions in a gene called Kirrel3, could underlie some types of intellectual disability and autism.

18 Nov 2015

Researchers identify molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain

The human brain may be the most complex piece of organized matter in the known universe, but Allen Institute researchers have begun to unravel the genetic code underlying its function. Research published this month in Nature Neuroscience identified a surprisingly small set of molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain and appear to be common to all individuals, providing key insights into the core of the genetic code that makes our brains distinctly human.

17 Nov 2015

Boston Children's and Rock Health team up to accelerate development of pediatric health technologies

Boston Children's Hospital and digital health venture fund Rock Health today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of pediatric health technologies. Detailed today during Boston Children's Hospital's Global Pediatric Innovation Summit + Awards (#PedInno15), the partnership will foster the development of digital tools and devices to improve pediatric care.

10 Nov 2015

Data demonstrates possibility of measuring biomarkers relevant to autism in adult saliva

Future Science Group today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, reporting data demonstrating the possibility of measuring 10 biomarkers relevant to autism spectrum disorder in adult saliva.

10 Nov 2015

Divorce rates less among couples who raise children with developmental disabilities

Couples raising a child with developmental disabilities do not face a higher risk of divorce if they have larger families, according to a new study by researchers from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

31 Oct 2015

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

Unhealthy microbiome shifts can lead to weight gain, obesity

Researchers trace origins of early abnormal brain overgrowth in ASD

Our senses far from flawless, UCLA study reveals

Sex differences in the brain may provide clues to why certain forms of autism more common in males

Study offers valuable insight into early identification of ASD

Shank3 gene linked to both autism and schizophrenia

Patients and providers satisfied with video-based health care, shows study

Groundbreaking study establishes empirical biomarkers to aid in diagnosis, treatment of psychosis

Children born to mothers with PCOS at increased risk of developing autism

Testing for developmental delay through an app? An interview with Dr. Clara Lajonchere

Allergan, Rugen Therapeutics collaborate to discover and develop novel therapies for ASD and OCD

Prenatal smoking exposure can potentially affect someone's health for years after birth

Taking special steps to prepare children for surgery

Brains of ASD individuals adapt to visual patterns during implicit learning

NIMH signs agreement to establish collaborative brain donation initiative for autism research

Study provides biochemical links between genes linked to autism and the inhibition of nerve cells

Researchers identify molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain

Boston Children's and Rock Health team up to accelerate development of pediatric health technologies

Data demonstrates possibility of measuring biomarkers relevant to autism in adult saliva

Divorce rates less among couples who raise children with developmental disabilities

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