Celebrating 20 years of discovery, Picower Institute looks ahead to continuing impact

At an exhibition marking two decades since a transformative gift from the Picower Foundation, current and alumni members described research at the forefront of neuroscience and beyond.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Oct. 12, 2022 ~15 min

Studies of autism tend to exclude women, researchers find

A commonly used screening test creates a gender gap that may hinder diagnosis and treatment for women and girls.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 8, 2022 ~7 min


Hypothesis: Circadian rhythm links mental disorders

A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 5, 2022 ~6 min

Team identifies more genes linked to autism

A new study identifies 185 genes sigificantly associated with autism, many for the first time.

Stacy Kish-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Sept. 1, 2022 ~6 min

Team identifies more genes linked to autism

A new study identifies 185 genes sigificantly associated with autism, many of which are new and not inherited from the parents, researchers say.

Stacy Kish-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Sept. 1, 2022 ~6 min

Eye test could screen young kids for autism

An eye test that measures how pupils change in response to light could be a way to screen young children for autism.

Judith Van Dongen-Washington State • futurity
Aug. 22, 2022 ~7 min

Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it

Technology has so much potential to help autistic people but developers are missing the mark.

Naeem Ramzan, Professor of Computing Engineering, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
Aug. 5, 2022 ~7 min

Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 3, 2022 ~6 min


Advanced imaging reveals mired migration of neurons in Rett syndrome lab models

Using organoids to model early development, researchers used an emerging microscopy technology to see that new neurons struggled to reach their developmental destination.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Aug. 3, 2022 ~7 min

Many kids with autism don’t get mandated early intervention

Despite federal mandates making early intervention programs accessible for kids with autism, a new study finds income and racial disparities in access.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 28, 2022 ~5 min

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