Kelly Rae Chi

Written by Kelly Rae Chi

• Cancer protein's loss triggers autism-like symptoms in mice
• Autism gene linked to language deficits
• Chromosome 15 duplication found to have unpredictable effects in the brain
• Beyond mirror neurons
• Finding the right (synaptic) partners
• A drug that lasts for days
• Pathways to plasticity
• Altering epigenetic changes
• GAP-43 mutant mice mimic autism
• Reversing autism-related disorders
• ‘Master switch’ molecule keeps overexcited brain in check
• Researchers find sleep, not sedation, ideal for imaging children
• Chinese study reports no difference in schizophrenia CNV rate
• Rett syndrome gene involved in obesity and aggression
• Serotonin transporter less active in autism brains
• Mouse model of autism emits distinctive cries
• Spotlight on MET pathway yields two risk factors for autism
• Experts quibble over brain regions involved in emotion and empathy
• Experts slam NIH study on chelation therapy
• Signs of autism-like traits seen in 'aloof' parents
• Digital tools arm teens, teachers and parents against autism