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(Autism Speaks) A comprehensive investigation of brain tissue donated to the Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program (ATP), a postmortem brain tissue donation program, determined that one-third of the brain donors with autism also had epilepsy, and co-morbidity data from the California State Department of Developmental Services revealed a higher than expected rate of mortality in individuals with both autism and epilepsy than for individuals with autism alone in a study published in Journal of Child Neurology.

(University of Nevada, Reno) There is still much that is unknown about autism, but a University of Nevada, Reno psychologist has added to the body of knowledge that researchers around the world are compiling to try to demystify, prevent and treat the mysterious condition.

Jeffrey Hutsler, assistant professor of psychology at Nevada, completed a six-year study of brain tissue that, for the first time, provided physical evidence of short-range over-connectivity in the outer layer of the brain's cortex in those with autism.

TORONTO (MedPage Today) -- A frameless stereotactic needle biopsy of brain tissue is as safe in regions of the brain that involve language and other functions as it is in less vital areas, researchers said.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Targeted brain surgery like that chosen for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is a delicate balance - removing as much tumor as possible improves cancer control, but there's also the risk of harming healthy brain tissue that lets patients walk and talk....