Category: Autism

Researchers discover protein complex in neurons essential to long-term memory formation

From the UCI press release by Sherri Cruz via MedicalXpress: University of California-Irvine neurobiologists have discovered a protein complex in neurons that is essential to long-term memory formation and is… Read more »

Study suggests nearly one-third of children with autism have ADHD

From the Kennedy Krieger Institute press release via ScienceDaily: In a study of the co-occurrence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in early school-age children… Read more »

Mouse study suggests over-produced autism gene alters synapses, affects learning and behaviour

From the University of Oregon press release via EurekAlert!: A gene linked to autism spectrum disorders that was manipulated in two lines of transgenic mice produced mature adults with irreversible… Read more »

Study identifies patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder

From the King’s College London press release via ScienceDaily: Scientists from King’s College London have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical… Read more »

Study suggests learning disabilities affect up to 10 percent of children

From the University College London press release via EurekAlert!: Up to 10 per cent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism,… Read more »

Study suggests mutations found in individuals with autism interfere with endocannabinoid signaling in the brain

From the Cell Press press release via EurekAlert!: Mutations found in individuals with autism block the action of molecules made by the brain that act on the same receptors that… Read more »