Research Bytes

Investment in Stem Cell Program Continues to Generate Returns
Researchers Find “Housekeeping” Mechanism for Brain Stem Cells
Fatty Heart Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Preserving Insulin Secretion in Type 1 Diabetes
Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy May Encourage Hard-to-Reach Patients to Seek Treatment
The Impact of Illegal Wildlife Trade on Pathogen Transmission
Researchers Identify New Genes for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Innovative Screening Identifies Possible Treatment for Niemann-Pick C
New Research May Lead to Improved Diagnosis of Autism
New Glioblastoma Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
New Strategy for Stimulating Neurogenesis
Preventing Blindness from Age-related Macular Degeneration and Stargardt’s Disease
Brain Structure Adapts to Environmental Change
The Columbia Stem Cell Initiative
Exercise Linked to Prevention of Silent Strokes
Breaking a Barrier in Brain Cancer
Disruption in Brain Connection Linked to Genetic Defect in Schizophrenia
Stem Cells Restore Sight in Mouse Model of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Bone Marrow Stem Cells Accelerate Atherosclerosis
Brain Researcher Defies Conventional Wisdom on Estrogen
Study Finds Obesity Does Not Diminish Pill’s Effectiveness
Study Uncovers Potential New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Long-term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Associated with Unusual Fractures
High-Resolution Optical Imaging of the Brain’s Synaptic Activity
More Sleep May Reduce Depression in Teens
Not all Latino Populations are the Same
Surplus of Serotonin Receptors May Explain Some Failure of Antidepressants
The Benefits of Less Salt
Link Between Lung Disease and Heart Function
New Technique for Preserving Livers for Transplanting

New Research May Lead to Improved Diagnosis of Autism

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Functional magnetic resonance imaging may provide an early and objective indicator of autism, according to P&S researchers who used fMRI to document language impairment in autistic children. Results of the study appear online and in the August 2011 issue of Radiology.