Abigail Fagan
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New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
An abbreviated tool enables clinicians to quickly assess adults for signs of autism.

New measure yields rapid diagnosis in adults with autism
New York program transports children with autism to their passion
In a New York City after-school program, children with autism build social skills through a shared interest in trains.

New York program transports children with autism to their passion
Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
A novel take on a widely used test could help clinicians assess impulsivity in people with autism.

Tool taps personal interests to understand self-control
Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Anxiety may exacerbate social communication problems in children with autism — and not the other way around.

Anxiety may heighten social communication challenges in autism
Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
A compound derived from marijuana may treat a severe form of epilepsy by dampening brain activity.

Marijuana compound curbs seizures by pushing ‘brakes’ in brain
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The future of neuroscience research at U.S. minority-serving institutions is in danger
Cuts to federally funded programs present an existential crisis for the University of Puerto Rico’s rich neuroscience community and for research at minority-serving institutions everywhere.

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Unexpected astrocyte gene flips image of brain’s ‘stalwart sentinels’
The genetic marker upends the accepted orientation of non-star-like astrocytes in the glia limitans superficialis.

Unexpected astrocyte gene flips image of brain’s ‘stalwart sentinels’
The genetic marker upends the accepted orientation of non-star-like astrocytes in the glia limitans superficialis.