Autism

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.
Neurons look different in children with autism, research finds
October 9, 2024
There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers discovered that in some areas of the brain neuron density varies in children with autism when compared to the general population....
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Scientists create map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
October 9, 2024
A new study has created a map of DNA modification in two regions of the brain critical to learning, memory and emotional regulation. The map offers a benchmark for ensuring stem cell-based models accurately replicate human brain development.
Brain molecule makes neurons less selective, deepening understanding of human cognition
October 2, 2024
Neuroscientists say they have determined how a brain cell surface molecule shapes the way certain neurons behave.
Pandemic-era babies do not have higher autism risk, finds study
September 23, 2024
Children born during the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than unexposed or pre-pandemic children.
Improving eye tracking to assess brain disorders
September 16, 2024
Using piezoelectricity, an engineering team developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the brain.
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