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Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.
Leading autism researchers formed their own advisory committee to protect science-based research priorities after the federal committee was reformed with vaccine skeptics. The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee holds its first meeting March 19.
Scientists are discovering unexpected connections between autism and Alzheimer's disease that could revolutionize how we understand and treat both conditions. What started as implausible hints in medical literature has become a promising new avenue of research.
Children with autism in Kilifi County, Kenya are getting better access to diagnosis and support through two new research projects bringing together healthcare workers and families. The initiatives are helping African children join global autism studies while reducing stigma in their communities.
New research suggests autism affects women nearly as often as men, challenging decades of assumptions that left millions undiagnosed. The shift is helping women finally understand lifelong struggles and find community.
A groundbreaking study of 25 million pregnancies brings relief to expectant parents: antidepressants don't increase autism risk, but family mental health history does. The research finally separates medication myths from genetic realities.
New research explores how resetting gut bacteria may help children with autism manage digestive issues and behavioral symptoms. Early results show up to 80% reduction in gastrointestinal distress, though experts urge caution.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Yale researchers created a groundbreaking database of 520 FDA-approved drugs by studying tiny zebrafish, revealing potential personalized treatments for people with specific autism-related genetic mutations. One drug candidate successfully reversed disrupted behaviors in both fish and human brain cells.
Researchers discovered how a common brain molecule called nitric oxide can trigger a chain reaction that pushes brain cells into overdrive in some forms of autism. The best part? When they blocked this specific step, brain activity returned to healthier levels.
Researchers screened 774 FDA-approved drugs using zebrafish to create a precision medicine map for autism, identifying levocarnitine as a compound that reverses brain deficits caused by specific genetic mutations. The breakthrough could help doctors match treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic profile.
A massive new study of over 1.5 million children has confirmed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not cause autism, offering reassurance to expectant mothers who need safe pain relief. The research contradicts recent claims made without scientific backing.
A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals autism may be just as common in girls as boys, though girls often wait years longer for diagnosis. By early adulthood, autism rates become nearly equal between genders.
A rigorous study of 434 toddlers finds no connection between mRNA COVID vaccines during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research offers strong reassurance for expectant mothers making vaccine decisions.
Scientists at Yale University discovered that an inexpensive prescription drug already on pharmacy shelves could ease autism symptoms for people with specific genetic mutations. While it won't help everyone with autism, the breakthrough opens doors for more targeted treatments.
A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals autism rates between boys and girls nearly equalize by adulthood, challenging decades of assumptions. The findings highlight that girls are simply being diagnosed later, not that they're less likely to have autism.
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A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals autism affects women and men equally, but women wait years longer for diagnosis. By age 20, the ratio becomes nearly 1:1, challenging decades of assumptions.
A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals that women are nearly as likely as men to be diagnosed with autism by adulthood, suggesting countless girls are being missed in childhood. This discovery could finally bring proper support to women who've been struggling without answers.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
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