Although much of my research efforts to date have focused on the genetics of autism, over the last year or so I’ve turned a significant part of my attention to […]
Dysautonomia is not a diagnosis but an umbrella term that refers to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which can have a variety of complex causes. To better understand […]
Although the syndromes we now know as Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) were first described as far back as 1892, the number of available materials for patients and medical professionals is surprisingly few. […]
In the spring of 2017, a large group of papers were published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics summarizing the state of knowledge of the connective tissue disorders known […]
Apologies for my blogging absence, everyone. I’m working towards a rapidly-approaching book deadline and much of my writing energies have gone towards that project. However, rest assured, my blogging will […]
Connective tissue diseases such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Marfan Syndrome (MFS) are overlapping conditions that are often linked with mutations in connective tissue genes, such as collagen (implicated in […]
Recently my husband and I spent a few days in Chicago and of course, being the science nuts that we are, had to spend a day at the world famous […]
Source: Response to NIMH Director Dr. Joshua Gordon’s: “Autism Awareness Message”
Prematurity seems to be a significant risk factor for developing autism. About 13% of all births are premature, although these stats vary by higher- vs. lower-income countries. In higher-income countries, […]
Most people have a hard time imagining that earth’s climate hasn’t always been what it is today. And the global warming that we see occurring now is perhaps even more […]
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A site discussing autism related issues
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An exploration of the debate
Notes and opinions focused on the intersection of science, education, politics, and diversity.
BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS
BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS
Autism from the view of the self taught immunologist, neurobiologist, psychologist, gastroenterologist, geneticist.
The elephant in this jungle!
Just like the horse whisperer - but with more pages
