Autism

A genetic link to autism has been found, known as CHD8 mutation

Posted in Medicine on 7th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers have broken new ground in understanding what causes autism.

Autism costs '2bn per year' in UK

Posted in Business on 9th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

The economic cost of supporting someone with autism over a lifetime is much higher than previously thought, research suggests.

Autism linked to 'male hormones'

Posted in Medicine on 4th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Exposure to high levels of "male" hormones in the womb increases the chance of a baby boy developing autism, according to researchers.

Scientists Find Connection Between Gene Mutation and Key Symptoms of Autism

Posted in Medicine on 27th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists have known that abnormal brain growth is associated with autism spectrum disorder, but the relationship has not been well understood.

A blueprint for how to build a human brain

Posted in Medicine on 4th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have generated a blueprint for how to build a human brain at unprecedented anatomical resolution.