Autism

Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study

The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.

Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence
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Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say

Maternal thyroid hormones are essential for the neurological development of the fetus

Israeli study reveals: Common pregnancy condition that increases autism risk by 2.5 times

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Persistent maternal thyroid imbalance may increase autism risk, researchers report


Parents of autistic children struggle during war, Hebrew U study reveals

Elevated stress has been triggered in parents of autistic children following the October 7 massacre and during the Gaza war.

Mount Scopus campus, Hebrew University Jerusalem

Israel-Hamas war: Comedy to enjoy for wartime gallows humor

Jews have a rich tradition of gallows humor, and Israeli comedians have stepped up to do what they can to raise morale, even during the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

 COMEDIAN HEN MIZRACHI (right) with a Homefront Command worker in ‘Stand-up Squad.’

Pastor removed from school board after autism 'demonic' remarks

The pastor, Rick Morrow, preaches at the Beulah Church in Missouri and live-streamed the sermon, which was watched 114,000 times.

A school classroom is seen empty in Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem.

High Court strikes decision to shorten school day for autistic kids

The Education Ministry published a temporary order to shorten the school days of autistic school children by 45 minutes due to a staff shortage, but the High Court has stopped it.

A school classroom is seen empty in Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem.

Missing Arizona girl reappears after four years

Navarro, who is now 18, went missing when she was just 14 years old.

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Genetic defects in nerve cells of autistic children develop quickly, Haifa U. finds

The study found a recurrence of this phenomenon among children with autism originating in four different types of genetic mutations.

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Microbiome may influence the health of some people diagnosed with autism

A collaborative study involving Israel, the US, Europe, Ecuador, Russia, and China reveals promising insights into the gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder.

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Eitan Everybody Can: Helping autistic Israelis master basic life skills - opinion

Eitan Everybody Can does not target the billionaires and groundbreaking scientists of Israel; it helps socially challenged trainees master the basic skills of life.

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A walk on the beach was a hint of a better world to come - opinion

Pinchas is the grandson of Aaron, the first high priest, and son of Eleazar, the second, and his lineage seems to set the stage for one of the most horrific moments in the Torah.

 The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean on the summer solstice in Santa Monica, California, U.S., June 21, 2022.