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Research shows new cause of autism

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery that could shed light on the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders...

Scientists find an important cause of autism

Autism, a developmental disorder, affects about 1 in 59 children, and it is four times more common in boys than in girls. People with...

Scientists find a possible key link to autism spectrum disorder

Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have uncovered potential origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By studying human "mini-brain" models or organoids, the team...

Scientists find important cause of autism

Autism is a neurological condition that influences how people communicate, interact, and behave. It’s more commonly diagnosed in boys and typically becomes noticeable in early...

Eyes could show signs of ADHD and autism, study finds

Researchers from Flinders University have made a significant discovery that could simplify the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and...

Scientists find prenatal diet is linked to autism

A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have found a potential connection between...

Research shows surprising cause of autism, ADHD

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about how inflammation in children can affect brain development. This...

Scientists find new link between gut health and autism in children

Certain components of the gut microbiome may play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a study published in Nature...

Common viral infection linked to higher risk of autism

Children born with a viral infection called congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) may be nearly two and a half times more likely to be diagnosed with...

Study links genetic markers of autism to brain changes

A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has provided the most detailed view yet of the biological processes underlying autism, connecting genetic risk factors...