Autism

08.21.19

Medicine

New wristband could predict aggressive outbursts in people with autism

It monitors physiological changes to predict aggressive episodes 60 seconds ahead of time.

By C. Fisher, 08.21.19

05.25.19

Recommended Reading: Undercover moms battle autism 'cure' on Facebook

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Researchers use Google Glass to help kids with autism

The device helped notify autistic children which emotions people were expressing.

By D. Lumb, 08.02.18

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02.20.17

AI can predict autism through babies' brain scans

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Medicine

AI can predict autism through babies' brain scans

It could lead to an earlier, more accurate diagnosis.

By J. Fingas, 02.20.17

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01.25.17

Gene-altered ants show how animal societies work

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Medicine

Gene-altered ants show how animal societies work

Even slight changes in DNA can have a large impact on social behavior.

By J. Fingas, 01.25.17

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01.10.17

Trump taps anti-vaxxer to lead vaccine safety committee (updated)

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Medicine

Trump taps anti-vaxxer to lead vaccine safety committee (updated)

PEOTUS "has some doubts about the current vaccine policies" -- Robert Kennedy Jr.

By A. Tarantola, 01.10.17

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01.25.16

Gene-modified autistic monkeys could lead to a cure for humans

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Medicine

Gene-modified autistic monkeys could lead to a cure for humans

The controversial approach may show whether gene editing can fix a major disorder.

By J. Fingas, 01.25.16

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12.10.15

SwiftKey launches assistive app for users with special needs

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SwiftKey launches assistive app for users with special needs

'Symbols' will allow non-verbal folks to communicate more easily.

By A. Tarantola, 12.10.15

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10.15.15

Apple introduces ResearchKit apps for autism, melanoma and epilepsy

New research apps on the open-source framework will look at detecting early signs of diseases.

By M. Lalwani, 10.15.15

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12.23.14

Samsung's 'Look at Me' app teaches autistic children to communicate

Autism is a developmental disorder that hampers a person's ability to communicate with people, but...

By D. Cooper, 12.23.14

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Autism

New wristband could predict aggressive outbursts in people with autism

Recommended Reading: Undercover moms battle autism 'cure' on Facebook

Researchers use Google Glass to help kids with autism

AI can predict autism through babies' brain scans

Gene-altered ants show how animal societies work

Trump taps anti-vaxxer to lead vaccine safety committee (updated)

Gene-modified autistic monkeys could lead to a cure for humans

SwiftKey launches assistive app for users with special needs

Apple introduces ResearchKit apps for autism, melanoma and epilepsy

Samsung's 'Look at Me' app teaches autistic children to communicate

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