Autism Could Be the Result of Inbreeding Between Neanderthals and Humans [Study]

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.16.2024 00:20 AM

A new study discovered that a subset of Neanderthal-derived genetic variants were more prevalent in autistic people than those without the condition.

Risk of Autism After Prenatal Exposure to Lamotrigine and Other Antiseizure Medications: Should Pregnant Women Be Concerned?

06.11.2024 10:47 AM

Explore the risk of autism after prenatal exposure to Lamotrigine and other antiseizure medications. Should pregnant women be concerned? Learn about the latest research and recommendations. Read more!

Distributed X-Chromosome Inactivation May Protect Girls From Autism Inherited From Their Father, Study Reveals

05.01.2024 03:40 AM

A study in mice suggests that distributed inactivation may reduce risk of autism inherited from X chromosome. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Children's Eyes May Contain Hints of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Study Reveals Retinal Photographs Could Be Viable For Screening Procedures

12.18.2023 21:26 PM

The trained deep learning AI model used in the study was able to identify whether the person had or did not have autism based on retinal photographs alone. Read to learn more.

Is Autism a Neurological Disorder? When Do Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms First Appear?

09.18.2023 06:12 AM

Autism spectrum disorder affects social interaction as well as verbal and non-verbal communication. Read to learn more.

Eye Contact is Different For Those With Autism Spectrum Disorder; Yale Research Explains Why

01.04.2023 05:00 AM

A research team from Yale come up with technology to asses brain activity associated with real-time eye contact among those with autism. Read to know more about their study.

Scientists Find Molecular Network Specific to Cells of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Could This Be the Breakthrough for ASD Treatment?

12.26.2022 03:24 AM

Researchers disocver a molecular network that is cell-specific in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Read to know more about these findings and their potential.

Researchers From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Discovers More Women Are Excluded in Autistic Spectrum Disorders Studies

09.18.2022 22:57 PM

Researchers from MIT said that the earlier studies on autism only included a large percentage of male subjects in their studies. Continue reading to know the full details.

How the Brain Turns Threat Cues Into Fear, Reveals Molecular Pathway That May Lead to Treatments for PTSD, Autism, Migraines

08.17.2022 10:09 AM

A study may lead to new treatments for disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD autism, fibromyalgia, and migraines. Read to know more about it.

AI Trained With More Than 10,000 Brain Scans Can Identify Patterns Linked to Autism, Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia, and More Before Symptoms Appear

07.26.2022 09:30 AM

New AI system sifts through thousands of brain scans to identify patterns linked to mental disorders. Click here to know more about the complex program and how it can lead to early detection and treatment of diseases like Alzheimer's.

Playing Drums Could Help Beat Autism by Improving Impulse Control and Other Skills, Study Reveals

06.02.2022 09:26 AM

New research claims playing drums could help teens with autism. Find out how beating a percussion instrument improves their socialization skills, impulse control, and focus.

Autistic People Think Quite Similar to Those Without Autism, New Study Suggests

04.01.2022 07:30 AM

A new study shows people with autism are thinking in the same way non-autistic people think. Find out how researchers were able to identify that similarity.

STALICLA Completes Successful Phase 1b Trials for the First Precision Medicine in Autism Spectrum Disorder

03.27.2022 13:02 PM

Clinical data clear major test for the first precision neurodevelopmental disorders discovery platform, with a first application in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Why Amygdala Overgrowth During Infant's First Year Need Pre-Symptomatic Intervention?

03.25.2022 05:45 AM

A new study stated that an overgrowth of the amygdala is present in the first year of an infant who later on develops autism. Read the article to learn more.

One-Year-Old Boys Spending More Time Watching TV More Likely to Have ASD

02.01.2022 07:57 AM

A new study revealed a statistically substantial link among boys between the amount of screen time they're getting at a very young age and being diagnosed later with an autism spectrum disorder or ASD, although no association was found between screen time and ASD among girls.

Early Detection of Autism in One-Year-Old Children Now Possible, Studies Claim

01.03.2022 02:00 AM

Two studies reveal that autism spectrum disorder can be detected as early as the first year of life, to provide the proper therapeutic intervention and reduce the severity of the neurodevelopmental disorder.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor: Doctors Recommend Youth With Autism to Undergo Cholesterol Level Screening

12.07.2021 23:54 PM

Kennedy Krieger Institute physicians recommend that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be screened for abnormally low or high cholesterol levels to check their risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life.

Congenital Heart Disease and Autism in Children Possibly Caused by Sperm Mutation in Older Men

08.16.2021 06:20 AM

A new study revealed that older men have a higher chance of developing sperm cell mutation that could affect their children with pediatric diseases, including congenital heart disease and autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Risk High in Premature Babies; Researchers Present Link Between the Condition and Different Degrees of Prematurity

08.12.2021 00:27 AM

An extensive new study found babies born preterm prematurely, but this varies according to the week of pregnancy and degree of prematurity.

Rare Genetic Variants Transferred Between Parents and Children Make It More Likely to Develop Autism

08.02.2021 08:11 AM

A new study involving nearly 11,000 participants with autism shows rare genetic variants parents pass on to their children may result in the latter developing autism.

Toddlers Can Now Be Screened for Autism Through Simple Checklist

07.19.2021 05:23 AM

Neuroscientists recently developed a simple questionnaire, also called Q-CHAT, that could detect autism condition as early as toddlerhood.