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People with autism risk more likely to report self harm
London: People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study by an Indian-origin researcher.…
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AI may help spot autism early
Washington: Signs and symptoms of autism in children are hard to detect but new research suggests that simple quantifiable measures of artificial intelligence could enable much earlier diagnosis of Rett…
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Increased estrogen levels in womb may increase autism risk
Washington: High levels of estrogen hormones in the womb could increase the risk of a foetus developing autism later, suggests a study. The study was published in the journal ‘Molecular…
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Researchers weigh in on new ideas about autism
Washington: Researchers believes that many of the behaviours common to autism including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases are misinterpreted as a lack…
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Researchers develop technique for early, accurate detection of autism in children
Washington: A new study sheds light on a recent accomplishment by researchers who have developed a technique to detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children quickly and more accurately. The…
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Researchers draw link between processed foods and rise in autism
Washington: According to a recent study, processed foods may hold key to rise in autism. With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find…
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Parental support essential when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive: Study
Washington: Parental support plays a very important role when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive, recent findings suggest. Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to…
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Study suggests new way to get insights into autism
Washington: It has been seen that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are affected by epilepsy, immune disorder, gastrointestinal issues along with developmental delays, all together. A new study says…
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Scientists find cause of autism in ‘junk’ DNA
Washington: Autism can be caused by mutations in the so-called ‘junk’ DNA, scientists have claimed. The study published in the journal ‘Nature Genetics’ is the first to functionally link such…
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Infants less receptive to different sounds might be at risk of developing autism
Washington: If an infant is less or unable to differentiate between varying speech patterns, he/she is likely to be at a higher risk of developing autism, suggested a new study.…
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Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism
Washington: Disrupting steady supply of allopregnanolone (ALLO), a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism…
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Researchers identify 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia
Washington: In a recent study, researchers have discovered 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia, by using computational ‘framework’. The research which was reported in the journal Nature Neuroscience supports the view…
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People with autism have altered sense of self: Study
Washington: People with autism have an altered sense of self, which may explain some of the differences shown in social functioning, a recent study suggests. The research found that, unlike…
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Scientists discover new prospect of treating autism
Beijing: Chinese scientists have discovered that absence of a certain protein in flies causes intestinal flora imbalance and makes them show symptoms similar to autism in humans. The team, led…
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Training to coaches offers a means for helping children with autism
Washington: Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, researchers have shown that training provided to the coaches offers a means for helping children with autism. A study to…
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Prenatal vitamin intake may reduce autism recurrence: Study
New York: Maternal intake of prenatal vitamins, including folic acid, during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of autism spectrum disorder, and lead to higher cognitive skills in younger siblings…
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New study shows hidden genes may underlie autism severity
Washington: Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have now said that there is a largely hidden part of the human genome that has a huge impact to…
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Adults with autism good at recognising complex emotions in others: Study
Washington: Adults with autism can easily recognise complex emotions such as regret and relief in others, a recent study suggests. As part of the study, which appears in the journal…
