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Nerves That Sense Touch May Play Role in Autism

Oct. 14, 2020 — Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as ...

Breakthrough Discovery in Gene Causing Severe Nerve Conditions

Oct. 8, 2020 — Researchers have made a breakthrough genetic discovery into the cause of a spectrum of severe neurological ...

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New Key Player in Long-Term Memory

Oct. 7, 2020 — A research team has discovered that during memory consolidation, there are at least two distinct processes taking place in two different brain networks -- the excitatory and ...

Biological Roots for Teen Risk-Taking: Uneven Brain Growth

Sep. 9, 2020 — Why do some adolescents take more risks than others? Research suggests that two centers in the brain, one which makes adolescents want to take risks and the other which prevents them from acting on ...

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Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom About Key Autism Trait

Sep. 25, 2020 — A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatment and management in the future, say ...

Small Increase in Risk of Autism Seen for Pre And Post-Term Births

Sep. 22, 2020 — A study of more than 3.5 million Nordic children suggests that the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may increase slightly for each week a child is born before or after 40 weeks of ...

FABP4: Preschool-Aged Biomarker Discovered for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep. 10, 2020 — Researchers have discovered a biomarker that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool-aged children. The new study found that levels of the protein FABP4 were much lower in four- to ...

Autistic Adults Have a Higher Rate of Physical Health Conditions, Study Finds

Sep. 10, 2020 — Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a ...

Cell in Zebrafish Critical to Brain Assembly, Function

Sep. 8, 2020 — New research documents the presence of astrocytes in zebrafish, a milestone that will open new avenues of research into a star-shaped type of glial cell in the brain that is critical for nearly every ...

Guilt by Dissociation: Study Sheds Light on Serotonin in Autism

Sep. 2, 2020 — A study on serotonin, a mood-regulating molecule in the brain that regulates many brain synapses, is helping to unravel the puzzle surrounding its role in autism. The activity and regulation of the ...

Brain Protein Linked to Seizures, Abnormal Social Behaviors

Aug. 31, 2020 — A team has found a new mechanism responsible for the abnormal development of neuronal connections in the mouse brain that leads to seizures and abnormal social ...

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Researchers Discover a Specific Brain Circuit Damaged by Social Isolation During Childhood

Aug. 31, 2020 — Researchers have identified specific sub-populations of brain cells in the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain that ...

Physiological Test for Autism Proves Effective Independent of Co-Occurring Conditions

Aug. 28, 2020 — Developing a physiological test for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one that measures certain components in the blood, has the potential ...

Genetic Link Between Cattle Temperament and Autism in Humans

Aug. 27, 2020 — Researchers have discovered that cattle share an overlap of genes with humans that are critical in brain function and response to fear stimuli. The results open the way for research conducted on ...