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These twin brothers are identical, but their autism isn’t

by Jon Hamilton April 4, 2024

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental…
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These identical twins both grew up with autism, but took very different paths

by Jon Hamilton April 4, 2024

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental…
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‘I’m not safe here’: Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion

by Fred Clasen-Kelly January 16, 2024

Enlarge this image Hannah Russell, a former special education teacher, holds the hands of her two children at home in North Carolina.…
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Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

by Jon Hamilton October 2, 2023

Enlarge this image New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Jill George / NIH…
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Can you bond without the ‘love hormone’? These cuddly rodents show it’s possible

by Jon Hamilton January 27, 2023

Enlarge this image Prairie voles mate for life and are frequently used to study human behavior. Todd H. Ahern/Emory University hide caption…
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Human cells in a rat’s brain could shed light on autism and ADHD

by Jon Hamilton October 12, 2022

Enlarge this image This cross-section of a rat brain shows tissue from a human brain organoid fluorescing in light green. Scientists say…
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‘Social’ Hormone-Based Therapy May Aid in Autism

by WebMD May 1, 2019

HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hormone-based treatment might improve social function in people with autism, a pair of…
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‘Microbiome’ May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

by WebMD May 1, 2019

HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The belly- brain connection is gaining traction in autism research. And a new…