Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 28 October.

Scientists are divided over the extent to which the cells sculpt circuits during development.

Researchers show how sleep loss during early life impacts key aspects of brain development and how it can increase one’s risk for developing autism spectrum disorder.

By creating personalized brain ‘organoids’ in the lab, scientists showed how microRNAs impact brain development, and demonstrate how one drug can reverse critical cellular signs of autism.

Scientists shed light on the often-overlooked role of the cerebellum in both motor and social-cognitive processes. His research contributes to a growing shift in the field of neuroscience, which has traditionally focused on the cerebrum. For decades, the cerebellum was

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Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 21 October.

Symptoms and disease progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.

Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males.

The Autism Transitions Research Project has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood.

The research tool reveals associations stretching across three generations.