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Spectrum Microphone

A mix of common and rare variants shapes autism inheritance patterns

The study also reveals a link between language development and common variants.

By Katharine Gammon
4 November 2022 | 3 min read
Three scans of zebrafish brains.
Spectrum Microphone

Zebrafish point to new gene involved in brain overgrowth, autism

The gene, YTHDF2, has not previously been linked to autism.

By Katharine Gammon
1 November 2022 | 3 min read
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Lags in genetic testing, variant reporting hinder autism research

Few autistic people undergo the recommended genetic testing for their condition, and test results often do not make their way into public databases, where researchers and clinicians can learn from them.

By Katharine Gammon
28 October 2022 | 4 min read

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Crise de financiamento na Argentina desencadeia nova onda de protestos

Dois anos após o colapso do financiamento à pesquisa no país, cientistas estão protestando contra a omissão do governo em restabelecer bolsas que haviam sido cortadas e aumentar os salários, conforme exigido por uma lei de 2025.

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6 August 2026 | 5 min read
Sanguessuga medicinal.
Neuro’s ark

O que as sanguessugas revelam sobre o movimento

Lidia Szczupak recorreu a esses animais para investigar como o sistema nervoso coordena o movimento.

By Claudia López Lloreda
6 August 2026 | 6 min read
La sanguijuela medicinal.
Neuro’s ark

Lo que las sanguijuelas revelan sobre movimiento

Lidia Szczupak recurrió a los animales para explorar cómo el sistema nervioso coordina el movimiento.

By Claudia López Lloreda
6 August 2026 | 6 min read