The DNA specific to mitochondria is difficult to access, but new methods place its secrets within reach. The post Unlocking the mitochondrial genome for autism research appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Drugs such as LSD act primarily on the serotonin system, which is implicated in autism — and some autistic people who experiment with psychoactive compounds report enhanced social connections, among other benefits. But researchers have more questions than answers. The post Tripping over the po…

Jake By Sanchia Storey My life is uncomplicated, black, and white. I don’t speak in forked tongue, Hide meanings behind tones, I give the bare bones.   Never hide behind lies and hidden truths just to be liked. I am really me, No ego to feed, All to see.   Naked to the eye I say what I be…

This month’s newsletter also highlights deflated autism prevalence estimates from Shanghai, China. The post <i>Spectrum</i> Index: Self-harm hospitalizations, everolimus flops in phase 2 trial appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Many Braille literate blind and deafblind users use refreshable braille displays with their Android devices to touch-read and type out braille dots that represent text. Usually, people connect their Android devices using the BrailleBack app which is a separate download or use a virtual keyboard with…

The autism science community this week tweeted about whether underpowered studies pose ethical questions, if Spectrum 10K should restart and why autistic advocates participate in biomedical research. The post Community Newsletter: Ethical review boards, Spectrum 10K, participatory tips appeared firs…

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 23 May. The post Spotted around the web: Polygenic risk scores, joint attention, worldwide prevalence appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

After a months-long review, the United Kingdom’s Health Research Authority upheld an earlier ethics approval for the embattled autism genetics study. The post Spectrum 10K gets green light from ethics agency appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Machine-learning tools are widely available and can help speed up studies in animal models of autism. Here’s how to get started with the ‘minimal viable product’ and a few pro tips. The post Six steps to using machine learning for animal behavior research appeared first on Spectrum…

By Jen Knott, BS Recreation Therapy Swimming is a whole-body skill and oftentimes challenging for individuals with autism to master. It requires the use of your arms, legs, core, breathing, spatial awareness, sensory regulation, as well as strength, endurance, motor planning and coordination.…

For decades, many researchers who study nonhuman primates kept quiet about their work, concerned about the extreme actions taken by some animal welfare activists. But a growing number are speaking more openly about the importance of their work in an attempt to take back the narrative. The post Why m…

By Miya Sae It’s crazy what a lack of understanding can do even to those of us who are autistic. I was born in the earlier half of the 90s. There was more stigma. Hateful organizations were the only ones in the spotlight. Stereotypes weren’t being fought against as much as they are today. “End Autis…

Researchers updated the tool’s scoring system to better align with the experiences of autistic people. The post Standard quality-of-life screener validated for autistic adults appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Of nine genetic models examined in a new study, all had some incidence of cardiac abnormalities. But the problems varied widely depending on the affected genes. The post Heart anomalies abound in mouse models of autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News