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1. New research: Autism is different in the brains of boys and girls.
For every one girl diagnosed with autism, four boys are diagnosed.
A new study published in the journal Molecular Autism attempted to discern why, and found the corpus callosum — the largest fiber bundle in the brain — was different in boys and girls.
The research also found that the behaviour of girls with autism compared with those without, was far different, than that among boys.
TIME reports another study in which symptoms of autism varied between boys and girls, perhaps leading to why girls are less diagnosed.
2. Indonesia says it no longer needs Australian aid.
The Indonesian government has claimed the 40 per cent aid cut unveiled in Australia’s latest federal budget was not because of the Bali Nine executions, but because the nation no longer needs our assistance.
“Don’t connect the two. I don’t even want to raise the issue. The explanation by the Australian Foreign Minister is clear. We look forward to strengthening the partnership,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Arrmantha Nasir said.
Fairfax Media reports the Indonesian government is now able to support its own development, and has even offered funds to the Solomon Islands and Nepal.
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