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2012 Year in Review

Take a look back at the most important developments in autism research in 2012, including notable papers, top techniques, major controversies and predictions for the future.

NOTABLE PAPERS
Among a wealth of exciting research, ten sets of papers made an impact this year. View »

DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
SFARI director Gerald Fischbach comments on the year’s most notable papers. View »

DRUGS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR AUTISM
A list of various drugs and experimental compounds being developed for autism. View »

HOT TOPICS
New candidate genes, drugs in development and diagnostic debates were just a few of the themes that garnered intense interest this year. View »

TOP TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
2012 saw many new exciting — and often colorful — technical advances, ranging from tools that build brains from the cell up to robots that can replace neuroscientists. View »

MOST-VIEWED ARTICLES
We've listed the ten stories that most caught our readers’ attention this year. View »

QUOTES OF THE YEAR
We've compiled our favorite quotes from SFARI.org articles throughout the year. View »

PREDICTIONS FOR 2013
Take a look through SFARI.org’s crystal ball to predict major developments in autism research in 2013. View »

WHAT STOOD OUT TO YOU?
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? Discuss »

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2012 Year in Review