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Submitted by cgold on December 20, 2012 - 11:08
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ASF SAB member Dr. Joe Buxbaum on his new gene discoveries using high-throughput sequencing:
"By identifying the many genetic roots of this disorder, we can better understand its biology, which in turn will allow us to develop more tailored treatments for individuals. It is a transformative time for genetic research in autism."
Submitted by cgold on December 20, 2012 - 10:43
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Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience
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Dr. Gabriel Dichter presents a new review of fMRI research in ASD, noting common themes of atypical activation and functional connectivity in the brain.
Submitted by cgold on December 19, 2012 - 14:10
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Autism Research and Treatment
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Telehealth interventions, the delivery of specialized services through communication technologies, may be a viable option for families of young children with ASD who have limited access to intervention services.
Submitted by djohnson on December 18, 2012 - 13:51
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Researchers link Fragile X syndrome protein to 93 genes that have been implicated in ASD. Lead investigator says the findings may lead to more detailed genetic tests.
Submitted by cgold on December 17, 2012 - 11:28
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AAP reverses position on thimerosal, saying if it knew in 1999 what it knows now about thimerosol it would NOT have issued the statement calling for thimerosol to be removed from vaccines that resulted in panic.
"Studies looking for harms from thimerosal-containing vaccine failed to find such associations. The consistent lack of evidence of any harm from thimerosal in vaccines formed the basis of the AAP's reversal of its 1999 stance, and Cooper and Katz suggested that the academy would not have issued the original statement with that knowledge in-hand."
Submitted by djohnson on December 14, 2012 - 11:15
Submitted by djohnson on December 13, 2012 - 12:30
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Cambridge researchers are investigating the link between pre- and postnatal hormone levels and autistic traits later in life.
Submitted by cgold on December 12, 2012 - 12:18
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Researchers at the M.I.N.D Institute found decreased levels of adhesion molecules involved in immune cell migration in children with ASD. Reduced levels were associated with increased repetitive behaviors, abnormal brain growth, and impaired cognition.
Submitted by djohnson on December 11, 2012 - 13:23
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A drug used for decades to treat high blood pressure and other conditions has shown promise in a small clinical trial for autism.
Submitted by cgold on December 10, 2012 - 16:10
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Researchers at Boston's Children Hospital claim a new blood test outperforms existing genetic tests for diagnosing ASD.
