MicroRNAs Guide Purkinje Cell Growth, Shedding Light on Autism Links
Summary: A new study reveals that microRNAs—tiny regulators of gene expression—play a crucial role in shaping Purkinje cells,…
Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs
Summary: A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing…
I’m a psychologist – parents often miss these five signs of autism in children
World Autism Day falls on April 2nd each year, and aims to raise awareness of autism, a neurodevelopmental…
World Autism Day: 9 Common Signs Of Autism In Adults
You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realise they’re…
Protein Imbalance Triggers Autism-Like Behavior
Summary: A new study reveals that autism-like symptoms in mice emerge when two nerve proteins—MDGA2 and BDNF—fall out…