Unraveling how PTEN deficiency can lead to autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 59 children in the U.S. Mutations in specific genes, such as PTEN, can explain many autism
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Study explores connection between autism spectrum disorder and anxiety
Anxiety, in the right doses, actually serves an important function. For example, anxiety can help us respond to a dangerous situation, or motivate us to
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Vaccines and autism: Next question, please!
As an autism researcher, there is one question that everyone asks when I tell them what I do for a living: “Do vaccines cause autism?”
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SHANK3: the good, the bad and the hopeful
Some neuropsychiatric conditions may boil down to how well brain cells communicate with each other. This can be affected by a number of factors, including
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Tips to prevent sensory overload for children with autism
The holidays are often filled with music, family gatherings, and colorful lights – all of which can be overwhelming for any individual. This anxiety is
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Five myths and truths about autism
If you are caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it may be challenging to sift through the vast amount of information available.
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Breaking down myths and truths about autism
There have been many breakthroughs in the world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research in recent years. However, between 2008 and 2014, the rate of
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Family finds answers, hope after discovery of rare genetic disorder
When Della Calder was just one year old, Caitlin Calder noticed troubling issues with her daughter’s early development. “We started seeing signs of autism spectrum
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How having too much or too little of CHRNA7 can lead to neuropsychiatric disorders
Studying the genetic code allows researchers to know whether some patients with neuropsychiatric disorders either have extra copies of the CHRNA7 gene or are missing
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This two-step approach can expedite finding answers to complex genetic conditions
To function normally, the human brain requires the right amount of a number of proteins, including MeCP2. Having twice the normal amount of MeCP2, the
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