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‘From Bench to Biopharma’ International Conference on Translational Research in Autism – Day 1 Recap

Thinking Autism — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:23:53 +0000

Synchrony 2020 Online Symposium – Translational Research In Autism

Thinking Autism — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:01 +0000

Perinatal risk factors and pregnancy complication associated with autism

Thinking Autism — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:59:41 +0000

Babies who are exposed to perinatal complicatios incl. asphyxia, preeclampsia, and meconium-stained amniotic fluid, are at increased risk of developing autism. The risk is especially high for babies exposed to complications both before and during birth.

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Latest findings confirm pathological role of the immune system and inflammation in autism

Thinking Autism — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:44:37 +0000

Accumulating evidence suggests an association between immune dysfunction and pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders in a large number of affected individuals. Findings from diverse fields of science and experimental animal studies point to close interconnectedness of the immune and the nervous systems

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Autistic regression linked to autoimmunity

Thinking Autism — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:17:25 +0000

Autistic regression is a phenomenon where a previously normally developing child loses developmental milestones and previously acquired language and social skills, and regresses into autism. Symptoms such as fever, vomiting, incessant crying, irritability, changes in sleep patterns and emergence of motor abnormalities are frequently noted around the time of autistic regression...

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Autism Action Month: 12-month autism research recap 2018

Thinking Autism — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:37:46 +0000

We chose to call April Autism Action month, in large part because there is plenty of general awareness. Given the skyrocketing rates, it’s difficult to find an adult who doesn’t know a child with autism. However, there ought to be vast improvements when it comes to autism research awareness. With that in mind, below is our quick overview of important autism research (action!) from the past 12 months.

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