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Peer reviewedAldred, Sarah; Moore, Kieran M.; Fitzgerald, Michael; Waring, Rosemary H. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
Plasma amino acid levels were measured in autistic (n=12), Asperger syndrome (n=11) patients, their parents and siblings. Patients with autism or Asperger syndrome and their siblings and parents all had raised glutamic acid, phenyalanine, asparagine, tyrosine, alanine, and lysine levels than age-matched controls. Results suggest dysregulated amino…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Biochemistry, Children
Peer reviewedFisher, Kathleen M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Investigated a persistent error among introductory college biology and genetics students, namely, that amino acids are produced by genetic translation (protein synthesis). Contributors to this misconception were revealed through multiple-choice items and interviews. Implications for education are discussed with specific steps suggested to correct…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Concept Formation, Genetics
