The approach could help test hypotheses about how atypical function of the brain’s immune cells contributes to autism. The post Mapping tool reveals microglia’s shape-shifting secrets appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The in-depth approach shows mutations in the autism-linked gene disrupt neuronal growth and communication, as well as mitochondrial gene expression. The post Multi-omics study captures CNTNAP2’s far-ranging effects appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Early-career researchers talk about the challenges around taking time off, and a new study shows that young scientists tend to be more innovative than their older colleagues. The post <em>Spectrum</em> Launch: Carving out vacation time as an early-career researcher appeared first on Spec…

A new method that merges tissue expansion, light-sheet microscopy and automated image segmentation can reconstruct neural circuits in about a week. The post Microscopy mash-up quantifies, maps neural circuits appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

High rates of autism are linked to lower socioeconomic status and minority ethnic groups, according to the largest-ever autism incidence study. The post Autism incidence in England varies by ethnicity, class, location appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

By Nils Skudra As a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I always enjoy watching scenes from the films or reading excerpts from the books. One character I am especially intrigued by is Hermione Granger, Harry’s academically gifted and fiery best friend whose intellectual skills prove vital in the succ…

Faulty mTOR signaling, implicated in syndromic forms of autism, also hinders cells grown from people with idiopathic autism or autism-linked deletions on chromosome 16. The post Autism subgroups converge on cell growth pathway appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Designed in collaboration with families and children with sight loss, UK based charity Guide Dogs recently announced the launch of the UK’s first-ever inclusive Christmas grotto for children with a vision impairment. The inclusive event aims to create a truly magical and immersive festive experie…

Three threads on autism-related research snared the attention of neuroscientists on Twitter this week. The post Community Newsletter: Sex bias; synapse formation; gene convergence appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 28 November. The post Spotted around the web: Protein ubiquitination; meninges immunity; scientific image problems appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The method yields complex organoids that more closely mimic embryonic brain development than do those cultured in other ways. The post One-rosette technique grows well-organized organoids appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Within the 16p region of the genome, the two types of variants similarly decrease neuronal gene expression — an effect that may reflect their spatial relationship. The post Common and rare autism-linked variants share functional effects appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source…

By Aaron Bouma As an autistic that studies conflicts around the world I have been monitoring the situation in Ukraine for a long time. Of course I knew it was coming but February 24, 2022, was anything but a normal night. When missile strikes and armoured units started coming across the Ukrainian bo…

Jill C. Dardig, Professor Emerita of Education at Ohio Dominican University, and William L. Heward, Professor Emeritus in the College of Education and Human Ecology at Ohio State University In this podcast, Drs. Jill Dardig and William L. Heward discuss their new book, Let’s Make a Contract…