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
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Autism
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tips to care for medical conditions after a storm
People living with Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder and other diseases such as cancer who have been impacted by Hurricane
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Families invited to take part in autism research study
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to share insight and resources with the millions of families who are affected
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From mouse model to human; serendipity leads to human genetic diagnosis
When Dr. Huda Zoghbi and her colleagues were investigating the role protein complex ATXN1-CIC plays in the normal development of the
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