Creating a classification system for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on co-occurring conditions could provide useful insights into the underlying mechanics of ASD and these
Up to 90 percent of people with autism suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. New research reveals the same gene mutations —
Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called ‘junk’ DNA can cause autism. The study is the first to functionally link such
A new study found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than low-risk infants. The findings suggest
Targeting a key gene before birth could someday help lead to a treatment for Down syndrome by reversing abnormal embryonic brain development and improving cognitive