Discovery Of Small RNAs That Regulate Gene Expression And Protect The Genome
The list of short RNAs grows longerRNA is best known as a working copy of the DNA sequence of genes. In this role, it's a carrier of the genes' instructions to the cell, which manufactures proteins according to information in the RNA molecule.But molecular biologists have increasingly realized that many RNA snippets -- so-called small RNAs -- also directly influence which genes make proteins, and in some cases, how much protein.
Autism: Genetic Links To Impaired Social Behavior
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show profound deficits in social interactions and communications, and display repetitive behaviors and abnormal responses to sensory experiences. One aspect of an autistic child's impaired social abilities is their lack of affiliative behaviors, i.
More Vaccine-Autism Link Cases Heard By US Court
Parents claiming that the vaccine preservative thimerosal damaged their children's brains and led them to show symptoms of autism, brought their case before the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington yesterday, Monday, the second case in a series of three where the court has to decide whether the US government should pay millions of dollars in compensation to the families of about 4, 800 autistic children, reported the New York Times.
Autism - The Past, The Present And The Future, Conference, UK
A major conference on the advances in autism research and practice is to be held on June 12th at Prior's Court, one of the country's leading autistic specialist schools near Newbury. This year more children will be diagnosed with autism this year than diabetes, cancer, & AIDS combined.
Multinational Initiative Announced By Autism Speaks To Raise Awareness For Research, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism
Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism advocacy organization has announced the formation of an international collaboration with North, South and Central America. This multinational initiative will help to raise awareness and develop research expertise focusing on public health and screening for early diagnosis and enhanced service delivery across the Americas.
UK Autism Campaign Urges Debate On Social Care And The Elderly With Autism
The Autism Awareness Campaign UK is urging the Minister Ivan Lewis to launch a debate on Social Care and the Elderly with Autism in the wake of his recent announcement. Autism is a neuro developmental disorder - over 500, 000 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum.
'Trust Machinery' Identified In The Brain
The brain centers triggered by a betrayal of trust have been identified by researchers, who found they could suppress such triggering and maintain trust by administering the brain chemical oxytocin. The researchers said their findings not only offer basic insights into the neural machinery underlying trust;
Nutricia Partners With Autism Speaks
Nutricia North America announced its support of Autism Speaks, the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to autism awareness. "Autism Speaks is grateful for the support of Nutricia, " said Scott Leibowitz, national director of corporate relations for Autism Speaks.
Autism Risk Higher For Preterm And Low Birthweight Girls
Research from the US suggests that compared to other developmental disabilities, low birthweight and premature birth was linked to a higher risk of autism, especially for girls.
'Faulty' Brain Connections May Be Responsible For Social Impairments In Autism
New evidence shows that the brains of adults with autism are "wired" differently from people without the disorder, and this abnormal pattern of connectivity may be responsible for the social impairments that are characteristic of autism.