Human neural progenitor cells isolated under selective culture conditions from the developing human brain and directed through lineage differentiation. Neural progenitor cells are stained green; differentiated astrocytes are orange. Nuclei are stained blue. Image courtesy of the National Institute of
Research backs more strategies for children with autism
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders has released its much-anticipated update on evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism. Scientists at UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute spearheaded the project, screening 29,000 articles about autism
Robot Rene spots autism faster
Scientists in Croatia say a new robot they have built will make it quicker and easier to detect autism in children. Equipped with a camera, microphone and speakers the humanoid, named Rene, records a child’s voice and assesses, among other things, their
Vaccines Do Irreparable Harm: Study from Poland
The authors of this powerful new review wrote: “It is not reasonable to assume that manipulation of the immune system through an increasing number of vaccinations during critical periods of brain development will not result in adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.” Here’s
New regulatory autism gene discovered
Washington, July 02 (ANI): A new research has found out thatRORA, a novel candidate gene for autism, regulates a large number of other genes associated with the condition. Valerie Hu, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine at the George Washington University (GW) School