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Drug approval could boost research on marijuana treatment for autism
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The United States has approved a compound derived from marijuana as a treatment for certain types of epilepsy. The ruling may spell good news for autism research.
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Efforts to ease the symptoms of autism are beginning to ramp up, with promising candidates in various stages of testing.
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Rebooting Becky’s brain
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An electrical brain implant all but erased the obsessions that had consumed Becky Audette, years after her autism diagnosis. Could similar implants help other people with severe autism?
Opinion / Viewpoint
Federal chokehold on marijuana stymies studies on epilepsy, autism
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Scientists' desire for evidence-based medical inquiry runs headlong into an apparently immovable obstacle: the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
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New mouse model paves way for Rett syndrome treatments
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A new line of female mice may enable researchers to test gene-based therapies for Rett syndrome.
August 2018
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Study revives serotonin as target for autism treatments
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Boosting the levels of the chemical messenger serotonin makes mice that model autism more social — and brings new hope to a shelved theory in autism.
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Features / Deep Dive
The hidden danger of suicide in autism
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Many people with autism entertain thoughts of suicide and yet show few obvious signs of their distress. Some scientists are identifying risks — and solutions — unique to autistic individuals.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
How to help young adults with autism transition to adulthood
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A novel group intervention helps young adults with autism develop independent-living skills and access social support in times of stress.
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Technique tracks molecules that drive learning in brain
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A new method enables scientists to monitor the activity of key molecules involved in the growth and remodeling of connections in the brain.
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Blocking key enzyme eases memory problems, anxiety in autism mice
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New results implicate an enzyme called ERK in the consequences of missing a segment of chromosome 16.
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July 2018
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Skepticism surrounds autism drug given ‘fast track’ for approval
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In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration guaranteed an experimental autism drug a speedy review for approval, but some scientists are skeptical of the drug’s potential.
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The healthcare system is failing autistic adults
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Adults on the spectrum frequently have a range of other conditions — but they rarely get the help they need.
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For children with autism, tablet app may deliver life skills
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Software may complement traditional behavioral therapy for autism, but making programs engaging and effective is a challenge.
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Record-breaking grant may fuel autism drug development
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A huge new research collaboration may jump-start the race to develop therapies for autism.