Autism
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Brain inflammation a hallmark of autism, large-scale analysis shows
Posted in Medicine on 11th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
While many different combinations of genetic traits can cause autism, brains affected by autism share a pattern of ramped-up immune responses.
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Fragile X study offers hope of new autism treatment
Posted in Medicine on 29th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
People affected by a common inherited form of autism could be helped by a drug that is being tested as a treatment for cancer.
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Gutbrain link grabs the attention of neuroscientists
Posted in Medicine on 13th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Idea that intestinal bacteria affect mental health gains ground.
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Measuring Brainwaves Could Lead To An Objective Autism Diagnosis
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The electrical signals emitted by the autistic brain paint a much more precise picture of the disorder.
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Children on the autistic spectrum have extra synapses in their brains
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
It may be possible to prune synapses with a future drug after diagnosis.