Neuroscience
Method that Maps DNA Tags Reveals New Types of Neurons
New way to catalogue the brain's cellular diversity may aid autism researchers
Spectrum
Behavior & Society
Baby Siblings Could Hold Clues to Autism Diagnosis
Studies of infants at risk for the disorder could someday yield a test for it
Biotech
Scientists Use Light to Turn Off Autism Symptoms in Mice
The findings hint at treatments that could restore the balance of brain activity
Mental Health
The Social Ties between Autism and Schizophrenia
Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each
Mental Health
Oxytocin Nasal Spray May Boost Social Skills in Children with Autism
Study suggests a biomarker for treatment with the “love hormone”
Cognition
Using Big Data to Hack Autism
Researchers scour datasets for clues to autism—needles in a genetic haystack of 20,000 people
Cognition
Fetuses May Respond to Faces While in the Womb
Babies develop a preference for face-like light patterns even before birth
Neuroscience
Brain Scans May Forecast Autism in Babies
Checks on 6-month-old infants accurately predict which children will be diagnosed at age 2
Mental Health
Autism in Motion: Could Motor Problems Trigger Social Ones?
Kids battling physical awkwardness may miss crucial opportunities to learn about interaction
Behavior & Society
Virtual Reality May Reveal New Clues about Autism Social Difficulties
Researchers are now tracking eye-gaze movements during interactions
