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MSSNG in the News
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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Researchers Scrutinizing Safety of Laxative Used by Many with Autism
FDA funds study to investigate concerns about long-term use of Miralax, used daily by many affected by autism and chronic constipation FDA funds study to investigate concerns about long-term use of...
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Can Rise in Autism Be Explained by Broadened Diagnosis?
New study out of Denmark suggests that autism’s rising prevalence may stem, in part, from changes in diagnostic criteria New study out of Denmark suggests that autism’s rising prevalence may stem, in...
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Office Hours with GI Specialist Tim Buie: Acid Reflux and Autism
The 1st installment in a new video series for parents and professionals on recognizing and resolving GI issues in those with autism The 1st installment in a new video series for parents and...
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Acid Reflux Q&A with Autism-GI Specialist Tim Buie
Dr. Buie answers your follow-up questions from last week’s “Office Hours” video on recognizing acid-reflux in those with autismJanuary 13, 2015 Thank you for your tremendous response to the first...
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Reliable Autism Screening Takes More than Mere Observation at Checkups
Simply observing toddlers during checkups may miss many autism cases; study reinforces need for doctors to perform proper screening Simply observing toddlers during checkups may miss many autism...
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Autism Speaks 2015 Autism Investment Conference, March 10-11, Boston
January 16, 2015 Autism Speaks’ 2015 Autism Investment Conference (AIC2015) – at Boston’s Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, March 10 and 11 – will explore the rapidly expanding business...
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Swedish Study Suggests Low Vitamin D at Birth May Increase Autism Risk
Researchers call for studies investigating whether prenatal vitamin D supplements can lower autism rates Researchers call for studies investigating whether prenatal vitamin D supplements can lower...
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Autism & Probiotics: ‘Office Hours’ with GI Specialist Tim Buie
The second installment in Dr. Buie’s new Autism Speaks video series on GI disorders in patients who have autism The second installment in Dr. Buie’s new Autism Speaks video series on GI disorders in...
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Video Feedback Helps Parents Engage Infants at Risk for Autism
Autism Speaks-funded study suggests that brief parent-training program fosters infant development in ways that may reduce autism risk Autism Speaks-funded study suggests that brief parent-training...
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Largest-ever Autism Genome Study Finds Most Siblings Have Different...
Surprising finding makes cover of Nature Medicine; study data becomes part of historic first upload to Autism Speaks MSSNG portal for open-access research Surprising finding makes cover of Nature...
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