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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene

Thursday, April 2, 2020

A new study in Neuron offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys than in girls. National Institutes of Health scientists found that a single amino acid change in the NLGN4 gene, which has been linked to autism symptoms, may drive this difference in some cases.

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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene

Scientists monitored brains replaying memories in real time

Boosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them heal

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Curing the Epilepsies 2020: Setting Research Priorities - POSTPONED

Monday, April 13, 2020

This event has been POSTPONED until January 4-6, 2021. More details to follow as they become available. Please visit NIH Guidance on Travel and Meetings.

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Looking out for our community

Friday, March 20, 2020

The past few weeks have been an unsettling time for all of us. The rapidly evolving public health emergency associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has upended our lives.

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