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What stood out to you in 2012?

We packaged the year’s research highlights from our vantage point. What advances stood out to you in 2012? And where do you see the field going?

By Greg Boustead

20 December 2012 | 1 min read

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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.

To compile SFARI.org’s Year in Review, the news team asked leading experts in autism research to identify the biggest technical advances, noteworthy papers and hottest topics of 2012. We also prodded some of our favorite scientists to peer into the future.

Check out the complete package here »

Now I would like to know what you think. Do you agree with our choices? Disagree? What did we miss?

What do you think were the most important papers published in the autism field this year?
What were the biggest developments?
What do you think will be the most important issues in the next year and beyond?

Share your thoughts in the comments section below.