If Autism Research Requires Brain Tissue, Why Aren’t People Donating?

• By: Nicole K. Coman, Ed.S. Autism BrainNet
• June 8th, 2026
• autism research, brain donation, neurodevelopmental conditions, organ donation awareness, postmortem brain tissue, scientific research
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For researchers who study autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions, postmortem brain tissue is a critical scientific resource that cannot be replicated by imaging technologies, tissue culture, animal experiments or artificial intelligence. However, survey results published by Autism...

It Takes Brains to Solve Autism

• By: Autism Science Foundation
• July 1st, 2014
• brain, brain donation, brain tissue, research, science
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The Simons Foundation, Autism Speaks, the MIND Institute and the Autism Science Foundation have announced the launch of the Autism BrainNet, and encourage individuals with autism and their families to register to become tissue donors at www.autismbrainnet.org. Autism BrainNet is a consortium...