Research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible A researcher's mathematical modeling approach for brain imaging analysis reveals links between genes, brain structure and autism. Read more …Research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible
Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Read more …Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play
Geographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides in the US have decreased in recent decades. Read more …Geographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s
Lackluster prioritization of the health sector in government spending and dwindling donor contributions drive slow growth in health spending in Sub-Saharan Africa Slow growth in health sector spending is projected in Sub-Saharan Africa as reported in a study. The decline is expected to continue to 2050, according to the authors, and is driven by tepid growth in the share of government spending that is allocated to health and reductions in development assistance for health. Read more …Lackluster prioritization of the health sector in government spending and dwindling donor...