Autism News

Posted May 4, 2005:

• UCLA Scientists Pinpoint Region Of Autism Gene On Chromosome 17

Posted April 28, 2005:

• Specific Behaviors Seen In Infants Can Predict Autism, New Research Shows

Posted April 11, 2005:

• Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction

Posted March 9, 2005:

• Eye Contact Triggers Threat Signals In Autistic Children's Brains

Posted February 23, 2005:

• UCLA Neuroscientists Pinpoint New Function For Mirror Neurons
• Women Should Be Advised Not To Drink Alcohol In Pregnancy

Posted February 13, 2005:

• A Startling Diary Reveals The Onset Of Autism

Posted February 11, 2005:

• Abnormal Brain Activity During The Observation Of Others' Actions
• Effects Of Autism Reach Beyond Language, New Research Suggests

Posted January 28, 2005:

• Columbia Researcher Identifies Cellular Defect That May Contribute To Autism
• Monkey "Pay-Per-View" Study Could Aid Understanding Of Autism

Posted January 24, 2005:

• Clam Embryo Study Shows Pollutant Mixture Adversely Affects Nerve Cell Development

Posted January 10, 2005:

• Mayo Clinic Study Suggests No Link Between Autism And Immunizations

Posted December 20, 2004:

• Children's Hospital Boston Launches Major Genetic Study Of Autism

Posted December 19, 2004:

• Autism's Fogged-Up Mirror

Posted December 6, 2004:

• Carnegie Mellon And University Of Pittsburgh Scientists Discover Left-Brain/Right-Brain Differences In People With Autism

Posted December 3, 2004:

• Autism: Why Do Some Develop Then Regress?

Posted November 29, 2004:

• Brains Of People With Autism Recall Letters Of The Alphabet In Brain Areas Dealing With Shapes
• Brain Researchers To Develop New Class Of Drugs To Repair Psychiatric Disorders

Posted November 17, 2004:

• Brain’s Immune System Triggered In Autism

Posted October 30, 2004:

• Deciphering A Mystery: New Research Provides Clues To The Genetic, Neurological, And Molecular Basis Of Autism

Posted October 21, 2004:

• Gene For Joubert Syndrome With Excessive Brain Folds Discovered By UCSD Researchers And Harvard Team
• Early Life Stress Can Inhibit Development Of Brain-Cell Communication Zones

Posted October 12, 2004:

• Imaging Studies Clarify Brain Changes Associated With Language Deficits In Autism

Posted July 30, 2004:

• Carnegie Mellon And University Of Pittsburgh Scientists Discover Biological Basis For Autism

Posted June 17, 2004:

• Researchers Make Promiscuous Animals Monogamous By Manipulating Genes

Posted June 16, 2004:

• Early Intervention Lessens Impact Of Autism

Posted June 9, 2004:

• Thimerosal, Found In Childhood Vaccines, Can Increase The Risk Of Autism-Like Damage In Mice

Posted May 26, 2004:

• Autistic Children Show Outstanding Musical Skills

Posted May 19, 2004:

• Vaccines Are Not Associated With Autism, Report Says

Posted April 16, 2004:

• Brain Areas Identified That 'Decode' Emotions Of Others

Posted April 1, 2004:

• Researchers Identify First Gene Variant That Appears To Increase Risk Of Autism In Significant Portion Of The Population

Posted March 23, 2004:

• MGH Study Details Brain Changes In Autism, Language Disorder
• Researchers Identify A New Form Of Disease Gene Associated With Rett Syndrome

Posted January 15, 2004:

• Many Children With Autism May Receive Complementary Or Alternative Treatments

Posted January 8, 2004:

• Using FMRI Technology To Understand Hyperlexia

Posted December 23, 2003:

• Study Expands Understanding Of Alcoholic Memory Disorder

Posted November 4, 2003:

• Study Offers New Insight Into Rett Syndrome

Posted September 16, 2003:

• 'Shifty-Eyed' Monkeys Offer Window Into Brain's Social Reflexes

Posted August 11, 2003:

• UCSD Researchers Find Brain Overgrowth During First Year Of Life In Autism

Posted April 8, 2003:

• UCLA Imaging Study Reveals How Active Empathy Charges Emotions; Physical Mimicry Of Others Jump-Starts Key Brain Activity

Posted February 18, 2003:

• Dealing With Reams Of Data: Scientists Work Toward Unraveling Gene Expression In The Brain

Posted February 7, 2003:

• New Genetic 'Fishing Net' Harvests Elusive Autism Gene

Posted November 13, 2002:

• Natural Or Synthetic Secretin Does Not Reduce Symptoms Of Autism, Study Shows

Posted October 23, 2002:

• UCLA Geneticists Find Location Of Major Gene In ADHD; Targeted Region Also Linked To Autism

Posted October 18, 2002:

• M.I.N.D. Institute Study Confirms Autism Increase

Posted August 28, 2002:

• New Drug That Enhances Glutamate Transmission In The Brain Being Evaluated For Fragile X

Posted August 1, 2002:

• NIMH Study Finds Anti-Psychotic Medication Useful In Treating Serious Behavioral Problems Among Children With Autism

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