Mice and rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs), which may express their arousal and
emotional states, to communicate with each other. There is continued scientific effort to …

In rodent models of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the study of ultrasonic vocalizations
has provided the unique opportunity to evaluate social communication and interaction in …

Background: Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is critical, because early intensive
treatment greatly improves its prognosis. Methods: We review studies that examined …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders that are
caused by genetic and/or environmental impacts, often probably by the interaction of both …

Clinical and preclinical findings have suggested a role of the endocannabinoid system
(ECS) in the etiopathology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous mouse studies have …

Mice use ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to communicate each other and to convey their
emotional state. USVs have been greatly characterized in specific life phases and contexts …

Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2) is a transmembrane neuronal protein highly expressed in the
cerebellum that functions in receptor trafficking and modulates cerebellar Purkinje cell (PC) …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a major neurodevelopmental disorder and the most common
monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). FXS is caused by a mutation in the X …

Mice emit ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in different social conditions: pups maternal
separation, juveniles play, adults mating and social investigation. The USVs measurement …

Background Pup-dam ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) are essential to cognitive and socio-
emotional development. In autism and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), disruptions in pup-dam …