Daniel Lightfoot, Ph.D., joined Autism Speaks this month to manage the activities of the Autism Tissue Program (ATP) – a parent-led brain tissue donation program dedicated to autism research. Dr.
The Autism Tissue Program (ATP) Tissue Advisory Board recently approved five exciting new projects, marking the most comprehensive study of brain tissue in autism research to date. These studies highlight the use of donated brain tissue to explore... More...
Progress in autism brain tissue research was exhibited prominently last month in Washington, D.C. at the 37th annual Society for Neuroscience (SFN) meeting. Among the themes presented at the SFN were the efforts of scientists
The October issue of Brain Pathology includes a series of educational articles, or a "minisymposium" focused on the challenges of studying autism spectrum disorders. It highlights the resources ... More...
Researchers have found that different genes may be responsible for causing autism in boys than in girls. The findings also support the notion that multiple genes contribute to autism spectrum disorder.
PRINCETON, NJ - The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) has recently funded a new collaborative program that brings together the autism community with professional organ procurement organizations and ... More...