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MSSNG study expands understanding of autism’s complex genetics
>Largest-ever whole genome autism study yields clues on how autism-linked gene changes arise in sperm, eggs and embryos. Largest-ever whole genome autism study yields clues on how autism-linked gene...
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Unraveling the mystery of autism: one person at a time
Newsweek spotlights revolutionary research on the genetics that make each person’s autism unique – with a special nod to Autism Speaks MSSNG project Newsweek spotlights revolutionary research on the...
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Diabetes drug counters weight gain associated with autism medicines
Study offers hope for children and teens who struggle with common a side effect of medications for reducing autism-associated agitation Study offers hope for children and teens who struggle with a...
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Podcast on including the minimally verbal in autism research
Autism Speaks-funded researcher Helen Tager-Flusberg describes ways to broaden autism research to include a neglected population Autism Speaks-funded researcher Helen Tager-Flusberg describes ways to...
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You’re invited: Free webinar on autism and epilepsy
Sponsored by Autism BrainNet, the world’s largest repository of postmortem brain tissue for autism researchSeptember 22, 2016Autism BrainNet invites the Autism Speaks community to attend a free...
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You’re invited: Oct 26 meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Make your views known in person or in writing; watch the live webcast as IACC addresses national priorities in autism research and services Make your views known in person or in writing; watch the...
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Folinic acid improves communication, eases autism symptoms in small study
Benefit greatest in kids who have antibody that might block vitamin’s transport into brain cells – a potential indicator of who will respond to treatment Benefit greatest in kids who have antibody...
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MSSNG in the news: ‘Study aims to crack autism code’
CBC’s The National spotlights MSSNG researchers and families – sharing hopes for global and personal solutions CBC’s The National spotlights MSSNG researchers and families – sharing hopes for global...
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MSSNG Supporters
Autism Speaks is immensely grateful for the supporters, who have made this cutting-edge research a reality. Autism Speaks is immensely grateful for the supporters, who have made this cutting-edge...
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Thomas Frazier to join Autism Speaks as Chief Science Officer
Renowned clinical psychologist and autism researcher to lead science program focused on life-enhancing research with real-world benefits Renowned clinical psychologist and autism researcher to lead...
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World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’
Latest study from the Autism Speaks MSSNG program identifies 18 new autism-linked genes, deepening understanding of autism’s broad spectrum Latest study from the Autism Speaks MSSNG program identifies...
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Populations in movement: Addressing the needs of migrants with autism
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, United Nations panel discusses challenges and solutions to providing services to refugees and other migrants In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day,...
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Autism and the transition to adult healthcare: Guidelines for lifelong care
Parents of teenager with autism and complex medical needs seek guidance for the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare Parents of teenager with autism and complex medical needs seek guidance...
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Autism and Health: A Special Report by Autism Speaks
Advances in understanding and treating the physical and mental health conditions that frequently accompany autism Advances in understanding and treating the physical and mental health conditions that...
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IACC announces its top autism research advances of 2016
The U.S. Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) has published its annual summary of advances in autism research, with portfolio analysis and searchable funding database The U.S. Interagency...
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FDA invites autism community to guide May 4 meeting on medicine development
Participate in person or online; panelists include Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas Frazier, the father of a child who has autism Participate in person or online; panelists include Autism...
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Autism Speaks at the International Meeting for Autism Research 2017
A look ahead at more than 50 presentations by Autism Speaks science staff and funded researchers at IMFAR 2017, May 10-13, in San Francisco A look ahead at more than 50 presentations by Autism Speaks...
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Thank you for taking the 2017 Autism Speaks Science Planning Survey
We appreciate your input as Autism Speaks develops its next three-year strategic plan for science; we'll be sharing the results in the coming weeks We want your input as Autism Speaks develops its...
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Autism Speaks Names 2017 Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows
Weatherstone program launches highly promising careers in autism research with ground-breaking studies conducted under the mentorship of leading scientists Weatherstone program launches highly...
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Autism researchers Coyle, Lord and State win international honors
Autism Speaks congratulates Joe Coyle, Cathy Lord and Matt State on receiving the National Academy of Medicine’s Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health Autism Speaks congratulates Joe Coyle,...
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