Different Types Of Autism News
Different genes involved in autism tend to be involved in specific processes in the brain
Autism has a strong genetic basis, but so far efforts to identify the responsible genes have had mixed results. The reason for this is that autism is influenced by many different genes, and different genes are involved in different individuals, making it hard to find the common genetic ground between patients.
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Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- If a woman smokes during pregnancy, it may increase her child's risk of high-functioning autism, a new study suggests.
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Drug Helps Treat Autism Symptoms in Mice
An experimental drug appears to help autism-like symptoms in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday in one of the first studies to suggest autism might be treatable with medications.
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New figures draw us to boost care for autism
With autism in more than 1 percent of the population, effective identification and treatment represents a pressing public health issue.
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44 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
Friday marked the much-anticipated Facebook IPO, and boy, do we have have a lot of resources for that topic. Whether you have no idea what an IPO is or you want to know how it might affect you, use our weekly features roundup to catch up.
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