Autism

Summary: New research shows that sleep deprivation during early development disrupts brain function, impacting neuron growth and synapse formation. The …

Have you ever wanted to play with someone, but didn’t know how to ask? Knowing what to say is easy …

Making friends when you have autism can take some work, but it’s worth it. Friends are people you can have …

Summary: The cerebellum, traditionally linked to motor functions, also plays a vital role in social and cognitive abilities, according to …

Summary: New research suggests that the Y chromosome may be responsible for the higher prevalence of autism in males, shifting …

Summary: A study has shown that folic acid supplementation during pregnancy may reduce the link between maternal blood lead levels …

Summary: A recent study used PET imaging to examine synaptic connections in autistic and non-autistic adults, marking the first time …

Summary: Researchers have found a link between two human-specific genes and the gene SYNGAP1, a factor in intellectual disabilities and …

Summary: Researchers have identified a protein complex, TrkC-PTPσ, that plays a key role in the structural organization of synapses in …

Summary: Researchers have developed the first 3D map of gene regulation in the human brain, offering insights into how early …