Features / Deep Dive
A quest for Quincy: Gene therapies come of age for some forms of autism
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A gene therapy for Angelman syndrome stands at the forefront of efforts to treat autism-linked conditions that stem from single genes.
Tag: gene therapy
October 2020
May 2020
News
Reversing SHANK3 mutations in mice mitigates autism-like traits
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Correcting an autism gene mutation in fetal mice lessens some autism-like behaviors after birth.
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November 2019
News / Toolbox
CRISPR technique tracks genetic activity in real time
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A new method scans gene expression in live cells and could help scientists study autism genes.
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October 2019
Opinion / Viewpoint
Angelman syndrome’s silent gene points way forward for autism therapies
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Advances in research and help from families have brought scientists to the brink of an effective therapy for Angelman syndrome.
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December 2018
Features / Special Reports / 2018: Year in Review
Notable papers in autism research in 2018
This year’s list of top papers highlights new dimensions in our understanding of autism genetics and hints at novel treatments.