To explore the most intricate structures of the brain in order to decipher how it functions - Stefan Hell's team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Gottingen has made a significant step closer to this goal...
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Images Of Nerve Cells In The Brain Of A Living Mouse
Autism News From Medical News Today8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 am -
The Trouble with the ANTI “Anti-Vaccine” Movement: How They Hijack the Issue; Distort the Facts; and Totally Miss the Point
AGE OF AUTISM8 Feb 2012 | 2:44 amBy Julie Obradovic 1. They believe there is an anti-vaccine movement. This may surprise a lot of people, but there actually isn't an "anti-vaccine movement”. Although there are definitely people who believe no vaccine is a good vaccine, the controversy... -
NY Times Opinion: Over-Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
About.com Autism1 Feb 2012 | 2:22 amNow that the American Psychiatric Association has stated they may refine the ways autism and Asperger syndrome are diagnosed, The New York Times examines the matter on today's opinion page. First, an op-ed by psychiatrist Paul Steinberg, "Asperger's History of Over-Diagnosis," delves into the history of the issue:...Read Full Post -
Gene regulator in brain's executive hub tracked across lifespan
ScienceDaily: Autism News2 Feb 2012 | 12:11 pmScientists have tracked the activity, across the lifespan, of an environmentally responsive regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the brain's executive hub. Genes implicated in schizophrenia and autism are among those in which regulatory activity peaks during an environmentally-sensitive critical period in development. The mechanism, called DNA methylation, abruptly switches from off to on within the human brain's prefrontal cortex during this pivotal transition from fetal to postnatal life. -
Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
Holy Kaw!8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Autism News From Medical News Today
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Images Of Nerve Cells In The Brain Of A Living Mouse
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amTo explore the most intricate structures of the brain in order to decipher how it functions - Stefan Hell's team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Gottingen has made a significant step closer to this goal... -
Mental Illness Suspect Genes Found To Be Among The Most Environmentally Responsive By NIH Study
5 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amFor the first time, scientists have tracked the activity, across the lifespan, of an environmentally responsive regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the brain's executive hub... -
Hyperconnectivity In Brain's Hearing Center Caused By Gene Mutation In Autism
2 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amNew research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) might help explain how a gene mutation found in some autistic individuals leads to difficulties in processing auditory cues and paying spatial attention to sound... -
Britain's First Adult Autism Survey Reveals Previously 'Invisible' Group With Autism
2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amNew research on autism in adults has shown that adults with a more severe learning disability have a greater likelihood of having autism. This group, mostly living in private households, was previously 'invisible' in estimates of autism... -
Evolved, Mutated Gene Module Linked To Syndromic Autism
28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amA team led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine reports that newly discovered mutations in an evolved assembly of genes cause Joubert syndrome, a form of syndromic autism. The findings are published in the online issue of Science Express...
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AGE OF AUTISM
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The Trouble with the ANTI “Anti-Vaccine” Movement: How They Hijack the Issue; Distort the Facts; and Totally Miss the Point
8 Feb 2012 | 2:44 amBy Julie Obradovic 1. They believe there is an anti-vaccine movement. This may surprise a lot of people, but there actually isn't an "anti-vaccine movement”. Although there are definitely people who believe no vaccine is a good vaccine, the controversy... -
Police and Autism: A Unique Perspective
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 amBy Jerry Turning Alex was 5’9 and every bit of 200 lbs. He was “uncontrollable” and destroying his family’s home. We arrived to find Alex’s grandmother on the front porch. Her arms were literally purple with bruises; the aftermath of... -
Vive la Difference: The LeRoy Outbreak, Toxic Gender Disparity and Conversion of the Media
7 Feb 2012 | 2:46 amBy Adriana Gamondes By now the outbreak of tics and Tourette’s like symptoms among primarily female high school students in LeRoy, New York, has hit the mainstream media—all except The New York Times, which so far has printed nothing on... -
EBCALA Center on Fox News RE: DSM-5 Changes for Autism & Asperger's
7 Feb 2012 | 2:45 amWatch the latest video at video.foxnews.com A Yale School of Medicine researcher, Dr. Fred Volkmar, recently used the APA’s new criteria for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders version five (DSM V) to find that only 45% of... -
News Media Continue to Manipulate the MMR Controversy with Research ‘Disproving’ Link Between Autism and MMR
6 Feb 2012 | 9:01 pmNews media continue to manipulate the MMR controversy with research ‘disproving’ the link between autism and MMR By Martin Hewitt For some years a common media response to new autism research was the question: what do these findings say about...
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About.com Autism
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NY Times Opinion: Over-Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
1 Feb 2012 | 2:22 amNow that the American Psychiatric Association has stated they may refine the ways autism and Asperger syndrome are diagnosed, The New York Times examines the matter on today's opinion page. First, an op-ed by psychiatrist Paul Steinberg, "Asperger's History of Over-Diagnosis," delves into the history of the issue:...Read Full Post -
Proposed Changes to DSM's Autism Definition Likely to Raise Eyebrows
23 Jan 2012 | 7:08 amFew conditions seem to generate as much controversy as autism. The latest potential hornet's nest centers on the upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is due out in 2013. The DSM, which is put out by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), is the mental health profession's bible, setting the standard for research, treatment and insurance decisions....Read Full Post -
A Farewell to the About.com Autism Site
28 Sep 2011 | 6:56 amWell, it's been about five and a half years. When I started on this site, my son was just a little guy. At that time, I wanted to know all about autism spectrum disorders. And over the years, I have learned! The wealth of information I collected - all I ever wanted to know, and more! - will still be here, on these web pages, for a while to come. That's because any site guide starting out today to cover topics in autism would have to start almost from scratch in just a year and a half, when the new diagnostic manual is published. At that time, much of what I've written… -
An Adult with Autism Follows His Passion
23 Sep 2011 | 5:14 amWhat can an adult with autism do with his life? Some adults with autism are fortunate enough to find the supports to pursue their passion. Lee is an adult with autism who followed his fascination with remote controlled cars - and found friendship, respect, opportunities and more!...Read Full Post -
The "New" DAN! and Autism Research Institute
23 Sep 2011 | 4:51 amThe Autism Research Institute was out there first, and that's why they own that coveted URL: http://www.autism.com! Given that the organization has been around for a very long time, it makes sense that there would be changes to their approach to autism treatment....Read Full Post
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ScienceDaily: Autism News
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Gene regulator in brain's executive hub tracked across lifespan
2 Feb 2012 | 12:11 pmScientists have tracked the activity, across the lifespan, of an environmentally responsive regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the brain's executive hub. Genes implicated in schizophrenia and autism are among those in which regulatory activity peaks during an environmentally-sensitive critical period in development. The mechanism, called DNA methylation, abruptly switches from off to on within the human brain's prefrontal cortex during this pivotal transition from fetal to postnatal life. -
Gene mutation in autism found to cause hyperconnectivity in brain's hearing center
31 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pmNew research might help explain how a gene mutation found in some autistic individuals leads to difficulties in processing auditory cues and paying spatial attention to sound. -
Surprisingly high number of adults with severe learning disabilities also have autism, UK research shows
31 Jan 2012 | 6:28 amNew UK research on autism in adults has shown that adults with a more severe learning disability have a greater likelihood of having autism. This group, mostly living in private households, was previously 'invisible' in estimates of autism. -
Family history of psychiatric disorders shapes intellectual interests, study suggests
26 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pmA family history of psychiatric conditions such as autism and depression could influence the subjects a person finds engaging, new research suggests. Although preliminary, the findings provide a new look at the oft-studied link between psychiatric conditions and aptitude in the arts or sciences. -
Scientists link evolved, mutated gene module to syndromic autism
26 Jan 2012 | 11:36 amMedical researchers reports that newly discovered mutations in an evolved assembly of genes cause Joubert syndrome, a form of syndromic autism.
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Holy Kaw!
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Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Harry Potter in 60 seconds [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pmYou resisted the hype for so long, but now, curiosity has gotten the better of you and it’s simply not possible to live another minute without knowing what all the excitement was about. Lucky for you, catching up won’t involve spending a valuable week’s vacation holed up with a ten-pound book in hand thanks to the efforts of Ian Holliday and company. If you like what you see, be sure to follow the YouTube link and give them a hand winning the Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival 2012 contest. It’s what Dumbledore would have wanted. Full story at YouTube via The Mary Sue. -
SYNC: Even in a backwards world, love finds a way [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pmDirected by Alberto Corral and filmed with an iPhone 4 and Steadicam Smoothee, SYNC takes a unique approach to retelling a classic story of love at first sight. Full story at YouTube via PetaPixel. Unique movies. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Every nerd’s worst nightmare: World’s largest dodgeball game [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 pmIf dodgeball day in gym class left you nursing wounds both physical and psychological during the eternity that is a bad grade school experience, you might not appreciate the efforts of 4,979 people at the University of Alberta trying to set a new world record. On the other hand, if dodgeball marked the high point of your glory days, revel in the chaos… Full story at Vimeo via Official Hype. Games from the good old days. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Text while you walk (safely this time)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pmIf you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment »
