Asthma common among children with autism, developmental disabilities
In the United States, children with autism or other developmental disabilities are at least twice…
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Genes altered in autism may control brain’s thickness
Some genes associated with autism influence the thickness of the cerebral cortex, the brain’s outer…
Studies highlight promise of fragile X treatment
A promising approach to treating fragile X syndrome could benefit people even after the critical window of…
SHANK3 mice comparisons reveal array of differences
Different mutations in the autism-linked SHANK3 gene lead to distinct glitches at the synapse, the junction between neurons,…
Zika Virus Exposes Weaknesses in Public Health
State health officials were heartened when President Barack Obama this month asked Congress for $1.8…
Science is Scant as Fracking Regulators Set Drilling Buffers
Regulators are setting rules about how far away to keep hydraulic fracturing wells from homes,…
How they did it: Reporters find dire problems with Texas’ Medicaid system
The move to shift Texas’ Medicaid program from a state-run system to a managed care…
Texas taxpayers to subsidize Uber’s expansion in Dallas
Texas taxpayers are subsidizing Uber’s expansion in Dallas to the tune of $24 million. Gov….
Dallas, Houston projected to see continued economic growth
As much of the world’s economic growth is expected to slow in the near future,…
Dallas tops nation for office, job growth
Dallas-Fort Worth held the top job growth market in the U.S. in 2019, with an…