UNIGE scientists have discovered that children with autism exhibit different brain patterns depending on their language ...

Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain largely ...

A large–scale international study has identified two contrasting patterns of communication between brain regions in some ...

Researchers discover that diverse genetic causes of autism converge on shared cell types and temporary maturation delays during early brain development.

Organoids have helped create a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development. This work provides new insights ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with varied trajectories through the lifespan, leading to individualized patterns of ...

Understanding the developmental trajectory of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains a critical barrier for timely intervention in children. Here, we investigated the deficit brain maturation ...

Researchers have identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A research team led by ...

New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of the condition ...

There is an increased incidence of autism among the children of women who take the anti-epileptic, mood-stabilizing drug, valproic acid (VPA) during pregnancy; moreover, exposure to VPA in utero ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...