Student researches autism

By: Adam Llorens The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that autism affects one in every 110 American-born children. Senior Nicole Shea hopes through her research, she will be able to enhance the lives of those affected both socially and academically....

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.

Definition of autism receives re-evaluation

MSU researchers are taking note of revisions to the criteria for those diagnosed with autism disorders as an American Psychiatric Association panel updates the definition for the first time in 17 years.

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.

Early Autism Sign: Babies' Brain Responses to Eye Contact

The way that babies as young as six months look at the eyes of other people may be an early sign of autism, a new study suggests.