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Dr. Emily Casanova’s research background is in embryology, genetics, neuropathology, and bioinformatics, with particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions and a strong emphasis on autism. Her current research foci/topics of interest include: 1) functional classification of high-risk autism genes; 2) the study of the neuropathology of autism and related conditions; 3) the characterization of genomic features common to autism risk genes and those genes’ roles in vertebrate evolution; 4) the cell stress response in autism spectrum conditions; and 5) etiological overlap between autism and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.
Biomarkers start telling us a story: Autism pathophysiology revisited
Learn about emerging research on biomarkers and autism from a recent ARI Research Grant recipient. This is a joint presentation with the World Autism Organisation. The presentation by Dr.
The Low-Hanging Fruit: Exploring Monogenic Syndromes with Elevated Rates of Autism
Learn research updates on how genes associated with autism are functioning in the brain and how changes in these genes are linked to characteristics of autism and other conditions.
Prenatal exposure to cannabis may increase likelihood of autism
Cannabis use during pregnancy may alter placental and fetal DNA methylation (the process of turning genes “on” and “off”) in ways that increase the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or
Implanted device may reduce seizures in individuals with ASD
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently suffer from epilepsy, and nearly one-third of people with ASD and comorbid epilepsy have seizures that cannot be controlled by medication. A new study
Behavioral and Brain Signatures of Autism in Females
Kaustubh Supekar, Ph.D., examines recent findings about gender/sex differences in autism phenotypes and brain organization. He highlights the underrepresentation of females in autism and underscores the need for a large-scale science approach. The
Study points to possible role of microbial metabolite in ASD
A new study adds to evidence that alterations of the gut microbiome may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Noting that urinary and fecal levels of the microbial