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July 2023
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‘wildDISCO’ whole-mouse mapping; high-resolution imaging of living brain tissue

by  /  16 July 2023

A new technique to map the entire body of a mouse and a high-resolution 4D imaging method for living brain tissue samples piqued researchers’ interest on social media this week — that and more in this issue of Community Newsletter.

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Week of JulyJul
10th
2023

ADNP syndrome; the pangenome; gender on the spectrum

by  /  14 July 2023

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 10 July.

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Some who lack autism diagnosis carry variants tied to the condition

by  /  13 July 2023

The variants are associated with slight differences in measures of intelligence, income and employment, but the relationship may not be causal.

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Evidence linking acetaminophen to autism, ADHD under debate again

by ,  /  12 July 2023

As acetaminophen lawsuits make their way through the U.S. court system, researchers reevaluate the quality of the evidence linking in-utero exposure to the painkiller to neurodevelopmental issues in children.

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Unknown isoform adds twist to theory of fragile X origins

by  /  11 July 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most people with fragile X syndrome express the FMR1 gene — albeit improperly.

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Image of excitatory synapses in mouse brains.

Dispute erupts over role of sticky proteins in astrocytes

by  /  10 July 2023

But multiple independent researchers say they are not convinced by its results, which fail to confirm high-profile findings from 2017.

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Community Newsletter: Neuroimaging study size; fragile X RNA

by  /  9 July 2023

This week on social media, researchers discussed sample size in neuroimaging studies and the potential of antisense oligonucleotides to restore the protein lost in fragile X syndrome.

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Week of JulyJul
3rd
2023

Spotted around the web: Psychedelics; microRNA genes; pain sensitivity

by ,  /  7 July 2023

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 3 July.

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A slice of a cerebellum

Mutation in top autism-linked gene may alter eye reflex

by  /  7 July 2023

The discovery could help clinicians diagnose children who carry mutations in the gene, called SCN2A, and gauge their responses to potential therapies.

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Partner selection may amplify rare variants in children

by  /  6 July 2023

Nonrandom mating — the propensity for people to partner with others who share their traits — can increase the likelihood of autism or other conditions across generations.

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