Autism
Two tiny targets, one giant leap toward a cancer cure
New protein insights fuel cancer therapy advances.
Study finds no sex differences in toddlers’ traits at Autism diagnosis
The findings have potential implications for early diagnosis.
UNIGE scientists uncovered the brain circuit behind Autism-related social challenges
Autism: the neural origin of the social bound.
Treating fragile X syndrome with a new molecular strategy
Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder. It causes a range of developmental issues, including intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges. Based...
Autistic transgender/gender people face a higher risk of health issues
This is the first large-scale study on the experiences of autistic TGD people.
The cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages
Improvements extend to non-autistic children in multilingual households.
New brain mechanism prioritizes surprises
Researchers have found how the brain's neocortex and thalamus work together to detect when things don't match expectations.
Autistic traits and gender nonconformity in children
Study analyzed play behavior, behavioral outcomes, and autistic traits in more than 700 children in Sweden.
Dungeons and Dragons helps autistic layers gain confidence
Dungeons and Dragons provided a sense of escapism and comfort, with many participants applying their experiences to their daily lives.
Progress in infant speech development found
Infants are monre active in learning speech, exploring their vocal skills with or without interaction from adults.
Autistic children’s siblings face a 20% autism risk
(SACRAMENTO) Research reveals that the sex of the first autistic child, the number of autistic children, and other factors affect the chances of autism....
Board game popularity among autistic individuals
Exploring board games' role for autistic individuals.
Understanding how the brain interprets other’s gazes
ERP analysis and task impact on the perception timing of gaze direction.
Discovering brain development sweet spot
How somatostatin interneurons manage early brain connections.
Metabolism of autism reveals developmental origins
Findings suggest new possibilities for early autism detection.
Link between eye movement and facial recognition in autism?
Autistic people keep visual processing strategy steady for face encoding and recognition.
USC scientists develop model for cerebellum study
Human cerebellar organoids with functional Purkinje cells.
Protein interactions unveil molecular insights into Down syndrome
FAM53C identified as a binding partner inhibiting DYRK1A kinase.
Revealing childhood memories through autism brain states
Immune activation shapes infant memory development.
People with autism are less likely to succumb to the bystander effect
The study points to the benefits of having neurodivergent people in the workplace.
Autism and Memory: New study finds broad deficits
Memory deficits in autism linked to hyperconnected brain circuits.
Autism spectrum disorder: brain study identifies four subtypes
Understanding autism spectrum disorder: from genes to networks.
Siblings with autism share more of dad’s genome, not mom’s
Scientists flipped the script on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics.
Researcher identifies a key strategy to combat disease linked to autism and schizophrenia
By the time those symptoms are recognized, it’s long past the opportunity for a medical intervention.
Autistic women are particularly vulnerable to mental illness
These findings highlight the need for profound mental health services among autistic young adults.
New insight into the genetic causes of autism and ADHD
Your genes determine whether you get ADHD or autism.
Autistic people are more vulnerable to depression and anxiety during pregnancy
The results have important implications for supporting autistic people during pregnancy.
Anti-diarrhea medication may help treat core symptoms of autism
Scientists used a computer model that encompasses proteins involved in ASD and the way they interact.
What makes the human brain different?
And what makes us human may also makes us susceptible to neuropsychiatric diseases.