Why Is Eye Contact Different in Autism? New Yale Research Sheds Light
Reduced eye contact with others is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although eye contact is an important aspect of social interactions, scientists…
Reduced eye contact with others is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although eye contact is an important aspect of social interactions, scientists…
Scientists in South Korea have succeeded in identifying the cell-specific molecular network of autism spectrum disorder. It is expected to lay the foundation for treating…
A study in mice reveals a surprising difference between male and female dopamine synapses supporting attention, movement, motivation, and pleasure. Almost all neuropsychiatric disorders have…
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a key molecule that contributes to understanding and treating neurological diseases like epilepsy and autism. Researchers…
The treatment caused neurological changes, including a decrease in inflammation and an increase in functionality, according to the researchers. A recent Tel Aviv University study…
New research pinpoints three brain regions with signature connections in autistic individuals. USC scientists identify patterns of white matter connectivity exclusive to core autistic symptoms,…
UCLA study is the most comprehensive effort ever to study how autism affects the brain at the molecular level. Brain changes in autism are comprehensive…
Researchers have identified new gene variants that influence your risk of ADHD and autism. In the group of neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD and autism have a…
The structures are reminiscent of one wrinkle of a human brain at 15 to 19 weeks post-conception. Whatever you do, don’t call them “mini-brains,” say…
Research on identifying facial emotional expressions may alter how we see autism. There is a widespread belief that autistic people are poor at recognizing the…
A commonly used screening test creates a gender gap that may hinder autism diagnosis and treatment for women and girls. Researchers who study autism have…
Study is the first to use protein interaction networks to study whether existing drugs could treat autism, finding potential in a common antidiarrheal drug. There…
Rutgers research shows that children from minority backgrounds and those who are socially disadvantaged are less likely to obtain services before the age of 36…
Columbia researchers identify 60 new autism genes. A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers has identified 60 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),…
Autistic individuals’ stem cells either create too many or too few brain cells. Researchers from Rutgers University have discovered evidence of anomalies in very early brain…
Researchers from Texas A&M College of Medicine have provided answers to important questions concerning how the neocortex develops, providing new information about the root causes…
A Mount Sinai stem cell model may be able to shed light on the complex biology behind certain psychiatric disorders. In order to map disease…
The eyes might disclose everything when it comes to ADHD and ASD. It’s often said that “the eyes tell it all.” According to a recent…