Autism

Autistic traits shape how we explore
October 31, 2024
People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores of autistic traits, according to a new study.
Your brain is ahead, predicting the world
October 30, 2024
Your brain not only processes what you see but continuously makes predictions based on your experiences. This process may be less fine-tuned in people with autism, research suggests.
Let sleeping babies lie: Scientists highlight negative impacts of sleep disruption on early brain development
October 23, 2024
Researchers show how sleep loss during early life impacts key aspects of brain development and how it can increase one's risk for developing autism spectrum disorder.
'Human mini-brains' reveal autism biology and potential treatments
October 23, 2024
By creating personalized brain 'organoids' in the lab, scientists showed how microRNAs impact brain development, and demonstrate how one drug can reverse critical cellular signs of autism.
Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning
October 22, 2024
Scientists shed light on the often-overlooked role of the cerebellum in both motor and social-cognitive processes. His research contributes to a growing shift in the field of neuroscience, which has traditionally focused on the cerebrum. For decades, the cerebellum was primarily associated with moto...
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Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but different
October 17, 2024
Symptoms and disease progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.
Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds
October 17, 2024
Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males.
Study highlights key challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic individuals into adulthood
October 17, 2024
The Autism Transitions Research Project has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood.
Folic acid may mitigate link between lead exposure during pregnancy and autistic behaviours in children
October 16, 2024
A new study has found that folate may weaken the link between blood-lead levels in pregnant women and autistic-like behaviors in their children.
A new target for anxiety disorders
October 11, 2024
By generating mice with genetic mutations that disrupt the brain's TrkC-PTP protein complex, researchers find a key way that brain cells communicate.