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3.6.2017
World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’
Latest study from the Autism Speaks MSSNG program identifies 18 new autism-linked genes, deepening understanding of autism's broad spectrum
Science News
3.6.2017
World’s largest autism genome database shines new light on many ‘autisms’
Eighty percent of the 61 gene variations discovered through MSSNG to date affect biochemical pathways that have clear potential as targets for future
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3.3.2017
The 6th tallest building in the world will go blue on April 2
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center - a landmark skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan - will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017
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2.24.2017
Niagara Falls to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
On April 2nd, 2017, Niagara Falls will be lit blue for a 15-minute duration from 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
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2.22.2017
Supreme Court sides with student in fight over service dog in school
USA Today writes: The proverb "every dog has its day" came true at the Supreme Court on Wednesday for the family of a 13-year-old girl with
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2.22.2017
Dunlap & Magee Raises $11,890 for Autism Speaks in PTO Donations
Albert Yenguez, director of Marketing for Dunlap & Magee wakes up everyday with a joyful spirit. “I wake up every morning with a positive attitude and
Press Release
2.21.2017
Powered by Love: T-shirt designed by Tommy Hilfiger supports the Autism Speaks Walk
Autism Speaks board member and advocate Tommy Hilfiger has designed a T-Shirt exclusively to support the 2017 Autism Speaks Walk
Science News
2.15.2017
Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism
Experimental brain-imaging method predicts autism based on early differences in brain growth; potential for earlier diagnosis and therapy for high
Science News
1.19.2017
Thomas Frazier joins Autism Speaks as Chief Science Officer
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce that clinical psychologist and autism researcher Thomas Frazier II, PhD, has joined the organization as its chief
Press Release
1.9.2017
Employing adults with autism
NEW YORK (January 9, 2017) To enable adults with autism to work and live as independently as possible, Autism Speaks, New York Collaborates for Autism
News
12.22.2016
Girl with autism shines singing holiday version of 'Hallelujah'
Be ready to be blown away by the voice of Kaylee Rodgers, a 10-year-old girl with autism who has gone viral singing a variation on Leonard Cohen&
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11.7.2016
What is epigenetics, and what does it have to do with autism?
Epigenetics helps us understand the interaction of genetics and environment in predisposition to autism
Science News
10.18.2016
Small study finds folinic acid improves communication & eases symptoms of autism
In a small study funded by Autism Speaks, treatment with folinic acid improved communication and eased symptoms in language-impaired autistic children
Science News
3.23.2016
Small study finds B12 injections ease autism symptoms in some children
Researchers say the results of their small study suggest that, in some children, methyl B12 shots may ease autism symptoms by improving DNA
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12.7.2015
Largest-ever autism genome study finds most affected siblings have different autism-risk genes
Surprising finding makes cover of Nature Medicine; study data becomes part of historic first upload to Autism Speaks MSSNG portal for open-access
Science News
9.15.2015