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

Medicine & Technology Jun 16, 2024

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?

Jun 11, 2024

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

May 01, 2024

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

Dec 18, 2023

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?

Sep 18, 2023

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

Jan 04, 2023

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?

Dec 26, 2022

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

Sep 18, 2022

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

Aug 17, 2022

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

Jul 26, 2022

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

Jun 02, 2022

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

Apr 01, 2022

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

Mar 27, 2022

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?

Mar 25, 2022

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

Feb 01, 2022

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.