SFN 2018
Inflammation in womb may spawn autism-like traits in males
Chronic exposure to inflammation in the womb alters autism gene expression and disrupts social behavior in male mice, but not females.
Spectrum: Autism Research News
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Society for Neuroscience 2018
November 2018
SFN 2018
Language differences underlie distinct subgroups in autism
Brain activity governing language can distinguish children with autism into distinct subgroups.
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Loss of autism gene alters landscape of inhibitory brain signals
Mice lacking one copy of a leading autism gene have hyperexcitable brains and problems with learning and memory.
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SFN 2018
Robot ‘rat’ meets real rat — and science happens
An autonomous robotic ‘rat’ may offer novel insights into the social responses of its warm-blooded counterparts.
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SFN 2018
Roundworm roundup may reveal function of autism genes
Tracking how roundworms crawl has enabled scientists to determine that many autism genes are involved in sensory processing and learning.
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Sound strategy enables precise control of brain circuits
Applying sound waves to a mouse’s brain provides a safe way to push molecular probes into the brain to manipulate activity there.
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Brain scans from dozens of mice may reveal autism subtypes
Analyzing large numbers of autism mice, researchers have found that the mice cluster into subtypes based on brain structure and functional connectivity.
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SFN 2018
Blocking oxytocin causes birds to sing solitary tunes
Inhibiting the social hormone oxytocin alters the songs male zebra finches sing to attract females.
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SFN 2018
Low brain hormone levels may be reliable marker of autism
Children with autism tend to have low levels of the hormone vasopressin in their brain, according to the largest study yet to look at the levels.
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New tool models source of signals in brain imaging techniques
New open-source software helps scientists pinpoint where electrical signals are produced in the brain.