In Autism, Gene Findings May Help Explain Biology and Guide Drug Discovery

UCSF gene hunter Lauren Weiss is homing in on a network of genes – linked to a protein suspect identified earlier – that may hold clues to autism and lead to new ways to identify those at risk and new ideas about prevention and treatment.

In autism, gene findings may help explain biology, guide drug discovery

(Medical Xpress) -- Autism and related disorders that profoundly affect behavior and development are diagnosed more often today than ever before.

Learning To Love, And Be Loved, With Autism

Emotions can be hard to gauge in the beginning of any romantic relationship. But for people with autism, who often struggle to interpret social cues, romance can be particularly challenging to navigate. And for some, the prospect of loving and being loved seems out of reach.

Schools tailor education to achieve success

Part one of a three-part series By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in every 110 American children has an autism spectrum disorder, representing a staggering 600 percent increase in prevalence in the nation over the last two decades. Statistics also show that the number continues to grow at an average rate of about 13.5 percent ...

Angelman syndrome clinic opens at UNC, first of its kind in the nation

Angelman syndrome has no cure and few treatments but the rare genetic disorder now has the first clinic in the nation dedicated to the condition. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has opened its Comprehensive Angelman Syndrome Clinic to offer counseling, support and services to patients who have Angelman syndrome. The clinic, a part [...]