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Gene in autism risk region plays key role in brain development
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Mice missing TAOK2, a gene in a segment of chromosome 16 linked to autism, have big brains, immature neuronal junctions and asocial behavior.
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Signs & Symptoms
Autism’s core symptoms accompany a constellation of subtle signs that scientists are just beginning to unmask.
April 2018
March 2018
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Gene on chromosome 16 may be valuable player in autism
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Deleting one copy of a gene called MVP impairs the brain's ability to adapt to changes in the environment.
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Race, income, education alter accuracy of autism screen
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Customized cutoff scores could boost the accuracy of a popular autism screen in certain populations.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies
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Some individuals who have autism mutations show no signs of the condition; understanding why may lead to treatments.
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Attention deficit disorder, autism share cognitive problems
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Children with autism may have many of the cognitive difficulties seen in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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What to watch for when analyzing mouse behavior
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Many tests for unusual behavior in mice are prone to operator error. Here’s how to avoid common traps.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Why we need a mouse version of a diagnostic test for autism
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Researchers have developed behavioral measures that can accurately diagnose autism in people; these lessons can and should be applied to mice.
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Features / Deep Dive
Why studying autism in mice may be doomed to fail
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After more than a decade of effort, scientists are questioning whether mouse models of autism can ever capture the social deficits seen in people with the condition.
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‘Syntax’ of mouse behavior may speak volumes about autism
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An algorithm that decodes and quantifies mouse body language could reveal the brain circuits underlying certain autism features.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
‘Outdated’ mouse model exposes key disruptions in autism brain
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A mouse model based on exposure to an epilepsy drug offers a useful window into the brain circuits altered in autism.
