Copy number variants and other identifiable, likely pathogenic, chromosomal anomolies occur in about 21 percent of Han Chinese people with neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a cohort study. npj Genomic Medicine
Tactile stimulation promotes social behavior in mice and is mediated by a neural pathway involving tachykinin and oxytocin. Neuron
Cannabinoids may help treat disruptive behavior, but other medications (fluoxetine, oxytocin, bumetanide) have not proven to be therapeutic for autism traits, according to a review of recent clinical trials. Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Science and society
Researchers can now post a request to connect and collaborate with autistic people and their families on the International Society for Autism Research Career Center web page. The International Society for Autism Research
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