CSHL Stories and Media archive for Tag: autism spectrum disorders

The evolution of autism research

5/25/2023

The conversation around autism has evolved over the past two decades. So has CSHL research. This retrospective shows how we’ve helped move the needle. Read the story »

Autism in the family tree

5/23/2023

CSHL scientists have studied the genetics of autism across hundreds of family trees. This animated video shows what they’ve found. Watch the video »

Siblings with autism share more of dad’s genome, not mom’s

5/22/2023

CSHL study of more than 6,000 volunteer families overturns a long-held assumption about the genetic origins of autism spectrum disorder. Read the story »

A bridge to the future of autism research

5/18/2023

With access to premier technology and expertise, CSHL primes early-career scientists for breakthrough studies of autism spectrum disorder. Read the story »

Lucas Cheadle named HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar

5/9/2023

Cheadle was selected for his leadership in neuroscience research and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Read the story »

How well do you know autism spectrum disorders?

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Test your knowledge of autism spectrum disorders with this short quiz. Take the quiz »

The science of supermoms

1/10/2023

Moms know best, but how do they learn it? A new study offers insights into the mental reward system that nurtures maternal instinct. Read the story »

Lucas Cheadle named a 2022 NIH Director’s New Innovator

10/4/2022

Cheadle is CSHL’s first recipient of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. It supports his new work on inflammation and autism spectrum disorders. Read the story »

The unexpected cells helping to shape young brains

9/28/2022

CSHL scientists discover cells called OPCs help shape developing brains by eliminating unnecessary connections. Read the story »

The genetic landscape of autism

8/16/2022

CSHL Professor Michael Wigler discusses 20 years of research to paint a complete picture of the genetic causes of autism. Watch the video »

After 100 years of research, autism remains a puzzle

8/4/2022

One geneticist is determined to piece together the causes of autism. Read the story »

Unlocking mom’s brain

6/20/2022

Maternal care offers a window on our social behaviors. Read the story »

Mom’s protective behaviors run deep

3/24/2022

Neuroscientists found an ancient part of the mouse brain may coordinate maternal protective behaviors. Read the story »

Uncovering how immune cells nurture brain connections

3/7/2022

Microglia cells nurture connections during brain development, which contrasts to the cells’ previously understood role in pruning connections. Read the story »

How chandelier cells light up the brain

6/18/2020

Until now, chandelier cells were largely enigmatic, but new technology makes them accessible to researchers. Read the story »