Spotted around the web: Week of 15 April 2019

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Neuroscience—and science in general—is constantly evolving, so older articles may contain information or theories that have been reevaluated since their original publication date.

Research roundup

Neurons in the amygdala mediate primates’ ability to observe and predict another’s behavior. Cell
Researchers failed to link gene variants involved in circadian rhythms with sleep problems in autistic children. Biological Research for Nursing
Autism is expensive for families, and education costs are especially burdensome, according to a literature review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Family physicians in Turkey are inadequately aware of autism. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Sleep problems strongly predict poor quality of life in autistic adults. Autism Research
Rhesus monkeys exposed to an activated maternal immune system in utero show brain changes reminiscent of schizophrenia. Translational Psychiatry
Autistic college students who are female or have attention deficient hyperactivity disorder tend to have poor psychological health. Autism Research
First-person narratives about having autism contain language of both medical disability and neurodiversity. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
A new gene therapy restores immune function in infants with severe immunodeficiency. The New England Journal of Medicine
Having black scientist role models helps black female STEM students feel a sense of belonging at their institution. Psychology of Women Quarterly

Science and society

The National Institutes of Health will name names next week in its crackdown on non-U.S. grantees who have broken the agency’s rules about how to use funds and protect intellectual property. Science
A new Twitter account, @justsaysinmice, calls out health news reports that frame findings from mouse research as advice for people. STAT
How much did a Stanford University researcher know about the ethically questionable research that led to gene-edited babies in China? The New York Times
California considers legislating public records requests, which are often used to contest scientific evidence and can pose logistical challenges for university faculty members. Undark
Several clinical trials are testing CRISPR to treat blood disorders, blindness and cancer in adults. NPR
Mouse studies are poor tests of potential therapies for neurological conditions, a biotech executive writes in an opinion piece. STAT
Paul Greengard, who won the 2000 Nobel Prize for his work on how brain cells communicate, has died at 93. The New York Times
Portable brain-imaging technology raises ethical questions about information sharing and informed consent. Science
Families with inherited gene disorders share their perspectives on gene editing in human embryos. STAT
Childhood vaccination is becoming a partisan issue in the United States, with Republicans opposing Democrat-sponsored bills designed to curb vaccine refusal. Politico

Autism and the arts

Kambel Smith, a young autistic artist, was honored by the Philadelphia City Council for his work portraying Philadelphia landmarks in sculpture. CBS Philly
The National Disability Theater has commissioned two new works by artists with disabilities. Playbill

Job moves

Neuroscientist Kay Tye announced on Twitter her move from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. @kaymtye