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Patients with some gene variants affecting a zinc finger region of EBF3 suffer from a more severe form of the condition.

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How having too much or too little of CHRNA7 can lead to neuropsychiatric disorders

November 28, 2017 Autism, calcium channel, cellular stress, CHRNA7, cognitive impairment, genetic condition, Genetics, Human genetics, neuron, Neuropsychiatric disorders, neuropsychiatric disordrs

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

November 16, 2017 animal model, Autism, cell line, HIPK2, MeCP2 duplication syndrome, neurodevelopmental disorders, Neurological disorders, PP2A

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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From mouse model to human; serendipity leads to human genetic diagnosis

April 24, 2017 ATXN1-CIC, Autism, developmental delay, epilepsy, hyperactivity, intellectual disabilitis, Mouse models, Neuroscience

When Dr. Huda Zoghbi and her colleagues were investigating the role protein complex ATXN1-CIC plays in the normal development of the mouse brain they did not

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SPARK provides opportunity to advance research, understanding

November 18, 2016 Autism, Shannon McKee, SPARK for autism, Texas Children's Hospital

When my son, Cason, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on his third birthday, we knew it was coming. Our family had sought out

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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day

April 1, 2016 Arthur Beaudet, Autism, Autism Speaks, Dr. Peter Hotez, Dr. Sherry Vinson, Genetics, Healthcare, Houston, National Autism Awareness Month, National School of Tropical Medicine, Nicole Blanton, pediatrics, Research, Vaccines

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and we want to recognize and acknowledge those who are on the front lines battling and treating autism

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Myths about autism and vaccine spacing

September 30, 2015 Autism, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, MMR, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Research, Tropical Medicine, vaccine schedule, Vaccines

The vaccine debate seems to have recently moved in new direction, with many people questioning the timing of vaccines in children. This issue was raised

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Finding tools for families with autistic children

April 2, 2015 Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy, Autism, Autism Speaks, Community, Community Living and Assistance Support Services, Dr. Sherry Vinson, Education, Glenna Vickers, Houston, pediatrics, Texas

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of developmental pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, shared resources that parents of

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Measles: What you should know

February 9, 2015 Autism, Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, Dr. Camille Leugers, Dr. Carol Baker, Dr. Peter Hotez, Education, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, measles, Men's Health, MMR, molecular virology and microbiology, mups and rubella vaccine, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Vaccines, Women's Health

With the recent measles outbreak in California, many people have questions about the illness and vaccinations. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have answers.

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A gut feeling: Unlocking the mysteries of autism

February 6, 2015 Autism, Autism Speaks, Dr. James Versalovic, gastrointestinal, gut, Healthcare, Houston, Pathology, pediatrics, Ph.D., Research, Ruth Ann Luna, Texas Children's Microbiome Center

Autism spectrum disorders are one of the true medical mysteries of our time. From the scientists trying to discover the underlying cause, to the parents