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Link Between Epilepsy And Autism Found
16 May 2013
Adults with epilepsy are more likely to have a greater number of characteristics of autism and Asperger syndrome, according to new research by the University of Bath, England. The finding was discovered by Dr... [read article]

Human Intelligence Cannot Be Explained By The Size Of The Brain's Frontal Lobes
15 May 2013
Research into the comparative size of the frontal lobes in humans and other species has determined that they are not - as previously thought - disproportionately enlarged relative to other areas of the brain, according to... [read article]

Tuberous Sclerosis Brain Science
13 May 2013
Doctors often diagnose tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) based on the abnormal growths the genetic disease causes in organs around the body. Those overt anatomical structures, however, belie the microscopic and mysterious... [read article]

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11 May 2013

An Underlying Cause Of Autism Could Be Indicated By Enhanced Motion Perception
06 May 2013

Model Cell System Offers Insights Into Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Other Neuropsych Disorders
Psychology, Psychiatry And Neuroscience News From 'Frontiers'
Twitter Analysis Reveals Abuse Of Adderall As College Study Aid
05 May 2013

Early Intervention Program For Children With Autism Found To Be Cost Effective Through School Years
02 May 2013

How A Text Message A Day Can Keep The Asthma Attack Away
Larger Babies Are At A Greater Risk Of Autism
01 May 2013

Researchers Successfully Treat Autism In Infants
30 April 2013

Early Differentiation Of Higher Brain Structures Affected By Competing Pathways
27 April 2013

Abnormal Placentas At Birth Reveal Increased Risk For Autism
26 April 2013

Use Of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk Of Autism
Significant First Step In The Design Of A Multivalent Vaccine Against Several Autism-Related Gut Bacteria
Interventions Offer New Hope For Autistic Children Who Never Learn To Speak
25 April 2013

A Newborn's Placenta Can Predict Risk For Autism
The Role Of Epigenetic Influences In Autism
24 April 2013

Taking Valproate While Pregnant Raises Autism Risk
23 April 2013

Changes To Autism Diagnosis: Benefits And Challenges Ahead
22 April 2013

A Process Where Mutations Lead To Autism And Other Diseases Captured In Live Zebra Fish Embryos
Evolving Genes
20 April 2013

Brain Activity Distinguishes An Autistic Brain From A Non-Autistic Brain
18 April 2013

Learning Disabilities Affect Up To 10 Per Cent Of Children
Propranolol Could Improve Working Memory In Autism
17 April 2013

Study Makes Significant Progress Toward Mouse Model Of Human Autism
15 April 2013

Similarities In The Brains Of Man And Fly Enable Study Of Disease Mechanisms Underlying Mental Health Problems
Targeting Components Of The Endocannabinoid Signaling System May Help Reverse Autism Symptoms
14 April 2013

Study Shows Different Brains Have Similar Responses To Music
13 April 2013

Researchers Discover New Therapy For Fragile X Chromosome Syndrome
12 April 2013

Age At Autism Diagnosis Depends On Specific Symptoms
10 April 2013

The Social Nature Of Imitation Is Very Important And Challenging For Children With Autism
Minocycline Show Benefits In Children With Inherited Cause Of Intellectual Disability And Autism
05 April 2013

Advances In Nanoscience And Nanotechnology Poised To Develop The Tools Required For Brain Activity Mapping
04 April 2013

$100 Million Initiative To Map Brain Announced By President Obama
Link Between Autism And Increased Genetic Change In Regions Of Genome Instability
02 April 2013

Researchers Find Gene For Common Form Of Epilepsy
30 March 2013

Multiple Vaccines Not Linked To Autism Risk, CDC
29 March 2013

'Gordon,' A Superhero Supercomputer, Helps Battle Autism
28 March 2013

Genetic Connections Identified In 15q Duplication Syndrome/Autism
27 March 2013

Gaze Shifting Delay Has Potential To Diagnose Autism At 7 Months
25 March 2013

Big Role In Autism Likely Played By Misregulated Genes
Autistic Children's Brains Have Both Reduced Brain Connectivity And A Diminished Capacity For Neural Communication
23 March 2013

Robot Therapy Helps Children With Autism
22 March 2013

Study Examines Link Between Maternal Exposure To Childhood Abuse, Autism Risk
Difficulty In Shifting Gaze And Attention Could Identify Infants At Risk For Autism
21 March 2013

Paternal Age Associated With Autism Risk For Grandchildren
20 March 2013

One In 50 Kids Has Autism In U.S., CDC
Link Between Difficulty In Recognizing Faces In Autism And Performance In A Group Of Neurons
18 March 2013

Study Opens Promising New Direction In Autism Research
16 March 2013

Stick Or Carrot - Research Could Aid In Diagnosing Neural Development Disorders Such As Autism, ADHD And Personality Disorders
15 March 2013

Old Drug Offers Hope For New Autism Treatment
Age-Related Changes Found In How Autism Affects The Brain
Suicide Ideation And Attempts A Greater Risk For Autistic Children
13 March 2013

New Study By Autism Research Group And CARD Demonstrates That Children With Autism Can Learn To Stand Up To Bullies
06 March 2013

Study By Kennedy Krieger's Center For Autism And Related Disorders Reveals Key Predictors Of Speech Gains
28 February 2013

Animals Help Children With Autism Interact Better
Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Link
The Presence Of Animals Increases Positive Social Behaviors In Children With Autism
EEGs Of Autistic Children Show Structural Differences In Brain Connections, May Explain Features Of Autism
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