Cannabis compound improves sociability in autism mouse model
A single dose of cannabidiol, a component of marijuana, eases seizures and improves learning and sociability in mice with mutations in an autism gene called CDKL5.
A single dose of cannabidiol, a component of marijuana, eases seizures and improves learning and sociability in mice with mutations in an autism gene called CDKL5.
A single seizure early in life leads to enduring behavioral problems, including diminished sociability, in mice.
The loss of 21 genes on chromosome 3 may substantially raise the risk of autism.
Separating sensitivity to sensory stimuli from the response to the stimuli may help scientists understand the root cause of sensory traits in autistic people.
Families of children with mutations in a gene called SYNGAP1 have spurred research into the effects of the mutations on people — and how to treat them.
The popularity of mobile devices offers families the promise of communication with their autistic child, but success is more than a click away.
Watch the complete replay of Jill Silverman discussing using rat models to study neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism.
Applying sound waves to a mouse’s brain provides a safe way to push molecular probes into the brain to manipulate activity there.
Children with autism often have problems understanding others’ thoughts; those who use mental strategies to compensate for these problems may be unusually anxious.
The move to replace ‘mental retardation’ with ‘intellectual disability’ is widely accepted, but little data exist on the impact of this change.