Spectrum | Autism Research News (2024)

Spectrum is now The TransmitterThe Spectrum team recently launched The Transmitter, a new publication for the neuroscience community that offers news and analysis of the field, written by journalists and scientists. The Spectrum team recently launched The Transmitter, a new publication for the neuroscience community that offers news and analysis of the field, written by journalists and scientists. Latest Stories Welcome to The Transmitter Spectrum 10K consultation report delayed Foster care disparities; MEF2C gene; hearing changes in Rett syndrome Setting up a frog colony and pair bonding with Lauren O’Connell Autism-linked perturbations converge on cell skeleton and RNA-binding proteins Autism journal retracts speech-recognition paper, pauses special issue White matter; early-intervention services; FMR1 gene Nobel laureate’s study earns expression of concern over data integrity issues Article defending private-equity involvement in autism services retracted Mutations in multipurpose gene deal dendrites a double whammy Browse Articles by Topic Genes The Brain Diagnosis Signs & Symptoms Treatments Environment Science & Society Some social issues in DYRK1A model mice stem from faulty inhibitory circuits Mutations in multipurpose gene deal dendrites a double whammy UBE3A’s link to synaptic pruning bolstered by fly study Common genetic variants shape the structure of the cortex Head size parts autism into two major subtypes Skewed signaling in striatum may spawn repetitive behaviors Neuronal deafness to stress may add to protein surplus in fragile X Father’s genes may drive sociability in male monkeys New test taps nose pokes as a proxy for social motivation in mice On the periphery: Thinking ‘outside the brain’ offers new ideas about autism The promise of telehealth in autism diagnoses Staff and Advisors Editorial Staff Advisory Board