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X-chromosome genes; neurobiology of infant crying; MCHAT in preemies

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 September.

By Jill Adams
3 September 2024 | 2 min read
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CHD8 gene; minority participation in research; machine-learning autism screen

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 August.

By Jill Adams
27 August 2024 | 2 min read
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Creating a more inclusive autism research community

The Transmitter rounds up efforts to improve equity and diversity both within the field and in research projects.

By Daisy Yuhas
22 August 2024 | 2 min read
Research image of human neurons.
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Congenital heart disease; community-driven policymaking; empathy in autism

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 19 August.

By Jill Adams
20 August 2024 | 3 min read
Stock photograph of a women and her young child at a clinician’s office.
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A genetics-first clinic for catching developmental conditions early: Q&A with Jacob Vorstman

A new clinic is assessing children who have a genetic predisposition for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions—sometimes before traits appear.

By Lauren Schenkman
15 August 2024 | 7 min read
Research image of cell-type representation in the frontal cortex.
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Ketamine for ADNP syndrome; electrical gap junctions; echolalia

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 12 August.

By Jill Adams
13 August 2024 | 2 min read
Research image of microglial forms color-coded into distinct categories.
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Noncoding variants; trofinetide; microglia shapes

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 5 August.

By Jill Adams
6 August 2024 | 2 min read
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Baby sibs; sleep in Dup15q syndrome; pediatrician deserts

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 29 July.

By Jill Adams
30 July 2024 | 2 min read
Research image showing connectivity in brain regions in female mice with and without a UBE3A variant.
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CNTNAP2 variants; trait trajectories; sensory reactivity

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 22 July.

By Jill Adams
23 July 2024 | 2 min read
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Bumetanide; sex-biased gene expression; racial and ethnic disparities

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 15 July.

By Jill Adams
16 July 2024 | 1 min read

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Physiology

Cell population in brainstem coordinates cough, new study shows

The work also adds to a growing body of evidence showing that mice, and their genetic toolbox, can be used to study cough.

By Calli McMurray
6 September 2024 | 5 min read
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In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope

The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.

By Rachel Zamzow
5 September 2024 | 5 min listen
Illustration of ketamine blocking open ion channels in active NMDA receptors, quieting the cells and disrupting downstream signaling involved in depression.
Ketamine

Ketamine targets lateral habenula, setting off cascade of antidepressant effects

The drug’s affinity for overactive cells in the “anti-reward” region may help explain its rapid and long-lasting results.

By Olivia Gieger
4 September 2024 | 6 min read