This sperm test may reveal autism risk in future children
The causes of autism spectrum disorder or ASD are not fully understood; researchers believe both genetics and environment play a role.
In some cases, the...
Why some infections could reduce autism symptoms
For many years, some parents have noticed that their autistic children's behavioral symptoms diminished when they had a fever.
This phenomenon has been documented in...
Scientists discover a new cause of autism
In a new study, researchers have found a new genetic factor that leads the brain to grow fewer synapses at a critical time in...
Family plays a big role in autism health outcomes
In a new study, researchers found that cognition is influenced by siblings.
Autistic children with autistic siblings have better cognition than those who are the...
This health problem in early-mid pregnancy may increase autism risk
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of morning sickness.
Affected women experience intense nausea and are unable to keep down food and fluids. This can...
Researchers find new way to detect autism before symptoms appear
In a new study, researchers found genome testing for siblings of kids with autism may detect autism before symptoms appear.
The research was conducted by...
New gene discovery may advance future autism treatment
A mutated gene found in people with intellectual disabilities that could be targeted for treatment has been identified by an international team including University...
Scientists find a surprising link between autism and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers believe that autism is caused by genetic mutations that occur in the egg or sperm or during pregnancy.
Activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) is a...
Marijuana linked to change of autism-related gene in sperm
Recent research has shown several gene alterations in the sperm of men who smoke marijuana.
In a recent study from Duke University, researchers found a...
New finding in ‘face blindness’ may improve autism treatment
In a new study, researchers have found in people who became face-blind after a stroke, what goes wrong in the brain.
The findings indicate that...