Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Gene expression patterns in the brains of people with these conditions, new research finds
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The Prevalence of Autism in the U.S. Appears Steady
New data suggest the rate hovers between two and three percent
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
