Zebrafish with mutations in 10 different autism-linked genes show a range of unique and shared phenotypes. The post Screening zebrafish autism models: A quick take at SfN with Ellen Hoffman appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

A range of presentations at Neuroscience 2022 tie atypical social behavior to trouble discriminating between odors in the animals. The post Mouse models help sniff out olfactory differences in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Work in fruit flies has helped Paul decode a neurodevelopmental syndrome in children caused by rare de novo variants in the gene PPFIA3. The post Tying PPFIA3 to autism: A quick take at SfN with Tuan Chao and Maimuna Paul appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The temporary easing of traits that a minority of autistic children are reported to show during or after a fever may stem from a rise in body temperature. The post New evidence hints at mechanisms for ‘fever effect’ in autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Scientists at Neuroscience 2022 share their highlights of the conference. The post Reactions from Neuroscience 2022 appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Rhythmic variations in the genes’ brain expression levels may help explain the sleep problems that often accompany the condition. The post Autism-linked genes clock daily oscillations appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

A new atlas reveals how the structural shake-ups within a cell’s genome differ by cell type and brain region over time. The post Flexible genomic architecture undergoes major redesigns during cerebellum development appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

This week, neuroscientists weighed in on differing brain sizes, Project Vesuvius and a Neuropixels tool. The post Community Newsletter: Brain sizes; Project Vesuvius; head-turning Neuropixels tool appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 7 November. The post Spotted around the web: Microglia classification; singing to babies; Mastodon appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field. The post The new history of autism, part III appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

This month’s newsletter explores the pandemic’s effects on autism rates, trends in co-occurring mental health conditions, and the impact of intranasal oxytocin. The post Null and Noteworthy: COVID-19 conclusions; diagnosis duplication; oxytocin again appeared first on Spectrum | Autism R…

Spectrum sources and reporters share which sessions they are most excited to attend at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, which starts on Saturday. The post Heading to Neuroscience 2022 appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

For decades, two figures have dominated the history of autism studies. Today, newly excavated documents are calling into question the primacy of these men as founders of the field. The post The new history of autism, part II appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Spectrum talks with David Dobbs about researching his latest article, and what he found. The post Writing ‘a new history of autism’ appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News