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15 May 2012
NEWS Better tools needed to assess clinical trials Defects in carnitine metabolism may underlie autism Q&A Q&A with Eric Fombonne: Are autism's rising rates real? IN BRIEF Cognition and behavior: Language links differ in autism brains Genetics: SHANK1 mutations found in men with autism Cognition and behavior: Drug improves memory in autism TOOLBOX Sponges made from RNA can knock down gene expression BLOG Trials and tribulations Compensatory mechanisms
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proper mitochondrial function, might slightly increase risk for autism in some children, according to research published 8 May in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Compensatory mechanisms
Identifying genetic and other factors that protect children at risk of autism from developing the disorder could provide new avenues for treatment.
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