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• New Survey Reveals 70 Percent of Americans Unaware of Critical Role Brain Donation Plays in Advancing Autism Research

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Research

  A study by Autism BrainNet highlights a significant gap between the high public support for autism research and the lack of awareness regarding postmortem brain donation. Findings...

• New Survey Reveals Critical Knowledge Gap: 70% of Americans Unaware of the Essential Need for Brain Donation in Autism Research

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A national survey by Autism BrainNet has uncovered a significant disconnect between the public’s support for autism research and their understanding of how to advance it. While 92%...

• Largest Genomic Study of Latin American Cohorts Confirms Universal Genetic Foundation for Autism Risk

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Research

  A landmark study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed that the rare genetic variants associated with autism risk are largely consistent across different...

• Dr. Christian Cazares Bridges the Class Divide in Neuroscience Through Portable Technology and Institutional Reform

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Dr. Christian Cazares, a postdoctoral fellow at UC San Diego, is transforming neuroscience by developing affordable EEG-based biomarkers for underserved communities and dismantling...

• Three Year University of Surrey Study Finds Specialist Resource Centres Narrow Attendance and Achievement Gaps for Autistic Pupils

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Research

  A longitudinal study from the University of Surrey reveals that specialist resource centres in mainstream schools significantly enhance academic attainment and school belonging for...

• University of Zurich Neuroscientists Identify Neural Fingerprint for How Humans Mentally Size Up Social Opponents

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A study led by Professor Christian Ruff has mapped the "adaptive mentalization" process, revealing how the brain calculates the intentions of others during dynamic interactions. Us...