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Scientists Show Clear Molecular Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Myotonic Dystrophy
UNLV-led study in Nature Neuroscience expands our understanding of the disease linked with autism, opening possible new diagnostic and preventative approaches.
Unlocking the Mind: Showcase Spotlights Breakthroughs in Brain Health
The first Neuroscience Research Showcase brings together experts across disciplines to share their work and spark new collaborations.
Connecting Westside Families to Nutrition and Maternal Health Resources
Maria Palapa Vargas named 2025 Student Service Award winner for her work to provide lactation and nutrition support to families.
The Interview: Monique Edwards
With parents in the military, this stylish admin assistant moved around a lot as a kid — now she's assisting her colleagues in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
Black Mountain Institute and the Library District Present Elevations: A Salon
The free variety show will feature local artists and performers on May 2 at Clark County Library.
UNLV Experts In The News
Pilots' mealtime options at cruising altitude aren't just a matter of taste—they follow airline protocols you might not expect.
A recent discovery of a molecular connection between autism and myotonic dystrophy, a type of neuromuscular disease, may provide a breakthrough on how clinicians approach autism spectrum disorder. The new study by an interdisciplinary team of biomedical scientists, published on April 21 in Nature Neuroscience, used myotonic dystrophy as a tool or model to learn more about autism – effectively using one disorder to better understand the other.
Autism may be caused by a little-known genetic condition, experts say. They've found children with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are also 14 times more likely to develop autistic spectrum disorder.
UNLV Dance Performs 'Convergence' April 25-26
The concert, which will showcase milestone and capstone choreographed works and lighting, will wrap up this season of dance.
The Course: Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Occupational Therapy 750 teaches students how to create adaptive tools to improve patient care.
Views: Our True North Amid Clouds of Uncertainty
For this column from UNLV Magazine, Nevada journalist John L. Smith seeks context from someone, he says, "who has done everything for UNLV but paint it."
The Question: How Can UNLV Navigate Change?
To answer that, we turned to three alumni who’ve handled their fair share of turmoil. Here they share lessons learned from their respective industries.
UNLV Jazz Hosts Annual Spring Festival April 28-30
UNLV Jazz has won 52 'Downbeat' Awards — considered one of the highest achievements in jazz education — since 2010.
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