Autism And Genes, More Compelling Evidence Of Links
Medical News Today Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:13 PM PDT
Three new genome-wide association studies bring together the most compelling evidence to date that genes and autism are linked. The studies scanned and compared the entire set of human DNA of people who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with that of people who do not and found small genetic differences that affect the way brain cells link up to make the circuitry of a child's brain. |
Adam Cook Fundraising Event
WTWO Terre Haute Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:05 PM PDT
Three downtown businesses are teaming up to help a local family. The business owners want to raise money to help Adam Cook and his family pay for medical and other expenses. Cook has been fighting brain cancer for quite some time. |
Genetic clues to how autism can develop
Guardian Unlimited Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:51 PM PDT
• Studies could help in diagnosis and treatment • Work 'moves research significantly ahead' Scientists have found the first substantial evidence that autism may be caused by genetic differences that damage the connections in the brain in early childhood. Three studies have identified genetic variations which may help explain the origins of the condition, including one that could account for as ... |
'Smart House' Aids Independent Living
NBC 29 Charlottesville Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:44 PM PDT
Little tasks we take for granted on getting up in the morning can be big tasks for people with brain injuries. Now, they're getting some help. |
Man charged in second beating that led to Jacksonville child's death
The Florida Times-Union Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:40 PM PDT
Jacksonville police have made arrests in two slayings, one involving a 2-year-old child last year and the other involved an adult this month. Lt. Larry Schmitt of the Sheriff's Office homicide unit said Jerel Q. Mitchell, 21, has been charged in the May 2008 death of Cortez R. Williams, 2. Cortez was taken to the hospital on May 1 with brain injuries and other wounds. He died three days later. ... |
First neuroimaging study examining motor execution in children with autism reveals new insights
PhysOrg Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:02 PM PDT
In the first neuroimaging study to examine motor execution in children with autism, researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have uncovered important new insight into the neurological basis of autism. The study, published online in the journal Brain's April 23 Brain Advanced Access, compared the brain activity of children with high functioning autism and their typically developing peers ... |
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