The female autism conundrum
Watch the complete replay of David Skuse and William Mandy’s webinar on why reported sex ratios for autism may be fundamentally flawed.
From funding decisions to scientific fraud, a wide range of societal factors shape autism research.
Watch the complete replay of David Skuse and William Mandy’s webinar on why reported sex ratios for autism may be fundamentally flawed.
A new behavioral test that gauges how well mice simultaneously process light and sound may help explain and treat problems with this skill in people with autism.
Budding scientists need career guidance from faculty mentors, not just technical handholding by graduate students, suggests a comprehensive review.
Researchers may soon be able to easily visualize protein pairings in living cells through vibrant flashes of color.
Researchers have developed a 10-minute drawing test that measures reciprocity — an important social skill that children with autism often lack.
Understanding why some children appear to outgrow their autism diagnosis may provide clues about the biology of the disorder but shouldn’t dictate treatment decisions, says Deborah Fein.
A cluster of neurons helps monkeys cooperate, and a human gene makes a mouse brain look like a person’s.
Native speakers of tonal languages who have autism are adept at identifying pitch in music, but this does not help them interpret tone in language.
Watch the complete replay of Kathryn Roeder’s webinar discussing how powerful statistical tools can yield insight into the genetic risk for autism.
Imagine a world in which researchers reveal all their clinical trial data, allowing their peers to do their own analyses and confirm the findings. A new report by the Institute of Medicine outlines ways to make this scenario a reality.