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  Could Novel Drug Target Autism and Fetal Alcohol Disorder?

  June 13, 2013 — A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms and originate during brain development. The study found male ... > full story
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  People Anticipate Others' Genuine Smiles, but Not Polite Smiles

  June 12, 2013 — Smile and the world smiles with you -- but new research suggests that not all smiles are created equal. The research shows that people actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that ... > full story
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  First Comprehensive and Prospective Characterization of a Genetic Subtype of Autism

  June 11, 2013 — A new study describes the clinical presentation of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and will help guide future research and clinical ... > full story
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  Scientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term Memories

  June 9, 2013 — Scientists have deciphered how a protein called Arc regulates the activity of neurons -- providing much-needed clues into the brain's ability to form long-lasting memories. These findings also offer ... > full story
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  How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During Development

  June 6, 2013 — Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that guides the exquisite wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain -- gaining unprecedented insight into the faulty circuits that may lead to brain ... > full story
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  Compulsive No More: Clues to What Causes Compulsive Behavior Could Improve OCD Treatments

  June 6, 2013 — By activating a brain circuit that controls compulsive behavior, neuroscientists have shown that they can block a compulsive behavior in mice -- a result that could help researchers develop new ... > full story

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  Autism Discovery Paves Way for Early Blood Test and Therapeutic Options

  June 6, 2013 — Cells from individuals with autism spectrum disorders showed significantly decreased metabolism of the amino acid L-tryptophan, new research shows. The article shows promise for understanding the ... > full story
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  Over-Produced Autism Gene Alters Synapses, Affects Learning and Behavior in Mice

  June 5, 2013 — A gene linked to autism spectrum disorders that was manipulated in two lines of transgenic mice produced mature adults with irreversible deficits affecting either learning or social ... > full story
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  Nearly One-Third of Children With Autism Also Have ADHD

  June 5, 2013 — Researchers have found that children with co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders face greater ... > full story
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  Common Protein Known to Cause Autism Now Linked to Specific Behaviors

  June 3, 2013 — Researchers find abnormal brain networks in Fragile X syndrome, a genetic malady that is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual ... > full story

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