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Study May Shed Light on Autism and Brain Inflammation
Researchers working with mice see early evidence that it might be possible to treat some types of autism by “rebalancing” immune system Researchers working with mice see early evidence that it might...
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Virtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills and Brain Activity
Autism Speaks Meixner fellow working with young adults who have autism to improve effectiveness of virtual-reality training programNovember 17, 2014Twice a week, each of the young adults in Daniel...
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Pivotal Response Treatment Improves Brain Function and Social Response
Brain scan and gaze test reflect how strongly children respond to PRT; may offer future way to tailor therapy to increase benefit Brain scan and gaze test reflect how strongly children respond to PRT;...
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Growth Factor Shows Promise for Rare Syndrome Related to Autism
Researchers hope to expand trial using insulin-like growth factor to ease autism symptoms in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome Researchers hope to expand trial using insulin-like growth factor to...
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Study Links Inflammation in Pregnancy to Weaker Brain Networks in Babies
Researcher urges doctors to help women control inflammation during pregnancy; infant intervention may help strengthen brain networks Researcher urges doctors to help women control inflammation during...
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Autism Speaks Engages with Researchers at Neuroscience 2014
As the largest funder of autism research fellowships, Autism Speaks draws special interest at world’s largest neuroscience conference As the largest funder of autism research fellowships, Autism...
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Can a Brain Scan Diagnose Autism?
In small study, analysis of brain scans identifies autism in adults based on brain response to social cue words; experts express caution In small study, analysis of brain scans identifies autism in...
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More Evidence that Genome Sequencing Can Improve Autism Diagnosis and Care
New study provides more examples of how genome sequencing may reduce time to diagnosis and guide treatment of autism subtypes New study provides more examples of how genome sequencing may reduce time...
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View Free Educational Webinar on Autism and GI/Nutrition Issues
Autism gastroenterologist Tim Buie discusses new strategies for recognizing and managing GI issues Autism gastroenterologist Tim Buie discusses new strategies for recognizing and managing GI issues...
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New Findings on Autism and Preeclampsia
Large study adds to the growing body of research associating autism with stresses during prenatal development Large study adds to the growing body of research associating autism with stresses during...
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VIDEO: "Good Morning America" Profiles MSSNG Project
News outlets feature groundbreaking science program to change the future of autism with open science.December 09, 2014ABC's "Good Morning America" featured the Autism Speaks project “MSSNG" this...
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Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG: Groundbreaking Genome Sequencing Program
Changing the future of autism with open science: “What we know about autism is not enough; MSSNG is the search for the answers" Changing the future of autism with open science: “What we know about...
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Study Suggests Brain Inflammation Is a Hallmark of Autism
Researchers find widespread activation of immune cells in brains affected by autism; a target for new treatments? Researchers find widespread activation of immune cells in brains affected by autism; a...
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Vitamin D and Autism: A Case Report of Improved Symptoms
Chinese doctors report apparent response to vitamin D in toddler with autism and call for clinical trial to evaluate safety and benefits Chinese doctors report apparent response to vitamin D in...
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ReachMD Podcast Spotlights Autism Speaks’ Gut-Brain Initiative
Researchers discuss the promise of their Autism Speaks-funded studies into autism, oxidative stress, the microbiome and probiotics Researchers discuss the promise of their Autism Speaks-funded studies...
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Largest-ever Study on Autism & Pollution Shows Strong Link During Pregnancy
Nurses’ Study shows autism rates double with exposure to high levels of fine-particulate air pollution during pregnancy; strongest link in third trimester Nurses’ Study shows autism rates double with...
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Top Ten Autism Research Stories of 2014
This year, we let our readers select Autism Speaks’ Top Ten science stories; here are the studies you found most interesting … This year, we let our readers select Autism Speaks’ Top Ten science...
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Machine-Learning Lets Researchers Search Genome for New Autism Clues
New technique helps scientists identify meaningful changes in little-explored region of a person’s genome; an important new tool for searching genomic databases such as that being assembled by the...
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More Evidence that Pets Foster Social Skills in Children with Autism
Survey of parents at Autism Speaks ATN center supports growing body of research showing social benefits of pet ownership Survey of parents at Autism Speaks ATN center supports growing body of research...
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CDC Expands National Autism Monitoring to Include Preschoolers
National autism monitoring network will look for advances in early diagnosis, with special attention to new criteria for diagnosis National autism monitoring network will look for advances in early...
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