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Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Gene expression patterns in the brains of people with these conditions, new research finds  

The Prevalence of Autism in the U.S. Appears Steady

New data suggest the rate hovers between two and three percent

Men with Autism May Misread Social Cues in Body Odor

Why Autism Seems to Cluster in Some Immigrant Groups

Cultural barriers lead clinicians to misdiagnose or miss kids with the condition

Technology from Harry Potter Movies Brings Magic of Brain into Focus

Software lets scientists explore the brain in 3-D and perform “virtual dissections”

How to Get Children with Autism to Sleep

Poor-quality sleep may heighten behaviors including hyperactivity, compulsions and aggressiveness

Autism-Related Movement Problems Persist until Adulthood

Unusual gait, clumsiness and other motor difficulties are not just limited to kids with the disorder

Unmasking Anxiety in Autism

Anxiety can assume unusual forms—turning uncertainty, or even a striped couch, into a constant worry

Researchers Rally to Save Monkeys on Hurricane-Ravaged Island

Known as “Monkey Island,” Cayo Santiago is considered a research treasure

Older Parents May Both Pass Down More New Mutations

Aging fathers transmit more, but new findings shed light on mothers’ contributions