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CRISPR goes wild, and scientists debate its fidelity
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The gene-editing tool CRISPR may cause thousands of off-target mutations, but critics say it’s way too soon to accuse it of infidelity.
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Treatments
Efforts to ease the symptoms of autism are beginning to ramp up, with promising candidates in various stages of testing.
Multimedia / Webinars
Webinar: Orrin Devinsky discusses cannabis compounds for epilepsy
Register for the next Spectrum webinar, featuring Orrin Devinsky, who will discuss marijuana-based treatments for seizures.
Opinion / Viewpoint
The DSM-5 has not improved services for autistic adults
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Since the DSM-5’s debut, schoolchildren have gained stronger legal rights and better opportunities for accessing services; for adults, it’s a different story.
Multimedia / Webinars
Journal club: Rescue of social deficits in autism mouse model
Register for the next Spectrum journal club, featuring Zhen Yan, who will discuss a paper describing the rescue of social deficits in a SHANK3 mouse model.
April 2018
News
Children with autism bear brunt of antipsychotic drugs
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Children with autism are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medications earlier and for longer periods than are their typical peers.
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Features / Deep Dive
Where communication breaks down for people with autism
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People on the spectrum often have subtle problems using language or making facial expressions. Pinpointing where those difficulties originate may help ease their social communication.
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Federal limits on medical marijuana research hinder treatments
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By the time Ann Marie Owen turned to marijuana to treat her pain, she was struggling to walk and talk. She also hallucinated.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
How to break new ground in the search for autism biomarkers
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A large dataset that catalogs the features of many brain conditions could transform the quest for biomarkers of autism.
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Cancer drug shows promise for treating some forms of autism
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A low dose of a drug used to treat lymphoma may ease social problems in some forms of autism.
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March 2018
News / Toolbox
Tiny particles safely stimulate neurons buried in brain
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A new technology that converts near-infrared light to visible light can manipulate neurons nestled deep in the brain.
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CRISPR tweak fixes genetic flaw in fragile X syndrome
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A modified version of the genetic engineering tool CRISPR may restore expression of the gene mutated in fragile X syndrome.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Peer partners help students with autism join playground fun
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In a new program, teachers recruit typical students to help children with autism play during recess.
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Flurry of studies hint at folic acid’s protective role in autism
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Folic acid, a B vitamin, may lower autism risk and ease features of the condition.
