Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Recent Episodes

Reusing and recycling autism data from brain tissue

Posted June 24, 2018 • 00:10:32

In a new study in animal models, researchers demonstrate how genetic variability in key risk genes leads to different brain development patterns. Studying...

Ode to autism dads

Posted June 17, 2018 • 00:07:00

On the heels of Father’s Day, this week’s podcast summarizes the last year or so of research which focuses on the fathers. This includes genetics,...

What the Tooth Fairy knows about autism

Posted June 10, 2018 • 00:10:36

A new study uses baby teeth, which are formed in pregnancy and emerge at about 6 months to a year, to understand the dynamics of metals in people with...

Sobering statistics on suicide

Posted June 3, 2018 • 00:07:45

Suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts have been shown to be increased in people with ASD. Rates are similar to those with bipolar depression and...

In partial praise of the DSM5

Posted May 28, 2018 • 00:06:09

While much work needs to be done to include individual abilities and disabilities into the DSM5, after the CDC prevalence numbers were published last...