The TransmitterBy Jill Adams
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 9 November.
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Words vs. numbers: A University of Tokyo study reveals that adults with autism spectrum disorder are strongly influenced by positive or negative verbal framing—such as "possible" versus "unlikely"—rather than underlying percentages when making medical decisions.
Development and aging
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The model provides a way to investigate genetic variation in regions of the genome whose functions have been difficult to interpret.
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Is cannabis during pregnancy truly risk-free? A UC Merced study of over 2 million births in the Annals of Epidemiology finds women with cannabis use disorder face triple the risk of postpartum psychiatric emergencies, alongside a 40% surge in diagnoses post-legalization.
Development and aging
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How does the human placenta form in the earliest, hidden days of pregnancy? Columbia University researchers created a 3D stem-cell model that self-assembles into placental tissue and lacunae, revealing the molecular triggers behind implantation and pregnancy failure.
Development and aging
