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A recent Nature Genetics study links the X chromosome to a potential female protective effect in autism.
Girls may have an extra copy of active X genes that could counterbalance autism-related mutations.
The finding supports the idea of a broader female protective effect beyond autism.
Researchers emphasize that sex differences in biology influence diagnosis and care.
The study proposes a potential path to improved autism diagnosis, especially for girls.
The study builds on prior work showing autistic women carry more neurodevelopmental mutations.
The new work highlights X chromosome genes that may influence many other genes.
The research was conducted by Whitehead Institute and MIT scientists.
The article notes autism risk differs worldwide, with boys more affected.
The piece frames the topic within a broader discussion of sex-related health differences.

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MIT and Maine researchers unveil an electrochemical method to remove CO2 from seawater, aiming to protect oyster hatcheries and coastal economies.
The method uses reactive electrodes to release protons, acidifying water to release CO2, then regenerates alkaline conditions for return to sea.
Maine's Damariscotta River Estuary supplies about 70 percent of the state's oyster crop, highlighting local impact.
The project aims to scale the technology for aquaculture and support coastal jobs and resilience.
Project collaborators include MIT researchers, University of Maine scientists, and industry partners like Mook Sea Farm.
The approach produces no waste; ocean water goes in and CO2 comes out, with potential uses for the captured gas.
The research builds on MIT and University of Maine collaboration to advance marine carbon removal.
Experts say alkaline water helps shellfish form and maintain their shells, aiding hatchery success.
MIT researchers estimate shellfish aquaculture is globally valued at about $60 billion, underscoring economic stakes.
The research team plans to publish a design tool to compare carbon removal methods for ocean use.

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MIT SHASS marks 75th anniversary while outlining a future where AI reshapes higher education and society.
Dean Rayo says AI is changing not just learning but all aspects of society and work.
Humanities, arts, and social sciences are essential to develop critical thinking and moral grounding.
SHASS launches initiatives such as MITHIC to strengthen humanities research and collaboration.
Undergrad reforms aim to ensure every MIT student engages with big societal questions.
Partnerships with the Schwarzman College of Computing expand human-centered computing education.
New Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program bridges engineering and humanities.
SHASS collaborates with SERC to design classes at the intersection of computing and ethics.
MIT SHASS aims to elevate humanities for its own sake and public engagement.
SHASS views humanistic study as a safeguard for responsible technical leadership.

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