Autistic Individuals and Substance Use: A Complex Picture While autistic individuals are less likely to…
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.
Scientists at IST Austria discover how a high-risk gene for developing autism spectrum disorder affects…
Graybiel lab identifies genes linked to abnormal repetitive behaviors often seen in models of addiction…
More than 400 patients with SCN2A-related disorders described in literature have genetic and clinical data…
Early research shows how mild defects in the ‘batteries’ of cells in brain tissue can…
Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics. Recent years…
A deficiency in vitamin D on the mother’s side could explain why autism spectrum disorder…
Rett syndrome, a rare form of autism spectrum disorder, affects nearly every part of child’s…
Researchers led by Takeo Yoshikawa at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have…
Study shows adding stem cells to educational intervention can significantly help kids with autism. Results…
Two recent studies were unable to rule out that H1N1 (“swine flu”) vaccination (“Pandemrix”) and…
Transgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals…
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and Radboud University Medical Center in the…
Psychologists at the University of Bath, King’s College London, and Cardiff have found that a…
Mouse study identifies a brain mechanism underlying social deficits and mental disability in a finding…
Findings from NIH-funded study could inform treatment strategies. Identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
An immune molecule sometimes produced during infection can influence the social behavior of mice. For…
Lancaster University researchers have discovered, for the first time, how a genetic alteration that increases…