Brain scans have uncovered two biologically distinct forms of autism hidden within the spectrum. An…
Browsing: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a wide range of challenges with social interaction, communication, and behavior. Research into ASD spans genetics, brain development, environmental factors, and therapeutic interventions, aiming to better understand its diverse presentations and causes. As new studies deepen our knowledge, they also emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, personalized support strategies, and the recognition of neurodiversity in shaping approaches to education, healthcare, and community life.
A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and…
Prenatal use of certain common medications may raise autism risk, especially when multiple drugs are…
Researchers investigating a widely used medication have uncovered an unexpected cellular process that may interfere…
Most people want autism breakthroughs—but few know the crucial role brain donation plays in making…
A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive…
Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is…
A sweeping global effort to map the environmental roots of disease could reshape the future…
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays in young children,…
A sweeping study from Sweden is challenging the long-held belief that autism mostly affects boys.…
Scientists rebuilt human brain circuits in the lab and discovered that the thalamus acts as…
Autistic and non-autistic faces express emotion differently, and misunderstanding can go both ways. A new…
A massive new review finds that Tylenol use during pregnancy does not increase autism or…
A low-dose blend of zinc, serine, and branched-chain amino acids dramatically improved brain signaling and…
Researchers found that mothers with untreated or persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy face a…
A sweeping international review of nearly 250 analyses has found that popular complementary and alternative…
Scientists are warning that one of the most trusted painkillers used in pregnancy may not…
Autism-linked genes evolved rapidly in humans. They may have aided brain growth and language. A…