Family Genes Vital for Understanding Autism Progression
Researchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms. ... Read More...
Autism
Research articles covering work related to austism spectrum disorders are provided below.
Metabolic Blood Test Could Accelerate ASD Diagnosis
According to a new study, a new metabolic blood test can detect about 17% of children on the autism spectrum... Read More...
More Than 50% of People in Britain, France and Italy Still Think There May Be a Link Between ASD and Vaccines
According to researchers, over 50% of people in some European countries still believe the myth that vaccines cause autism, despite the claim being widely discredited. A new paper looks at why so many people may still believe the vaccine-autism link is real.... Read More...
Mothers’ Pesticide Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Autism in Children
Researchers have found evidence that elevated pesticide levels in pregnant woman is associated with an increased risk of their child being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...
Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Differentiate Children with ASD
Researchers report differences in oral microbial gene expression may distinguish children with ASD from their peers not on the spectrum. The study suggests GI microbiome disruptions, previously identified in children with ASD, may extend to the mouth and throat.... Read More...
Specific Brain Circuits Tied to Sociability: Mouse Study
A new study implicates serotonin neurons in the nucleus accumbens with social behavior in mouse models of ASD. When serotonin release was triggered, researchers noted social behaviors normalized.... Read More...
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Likely to Have a Child with Autism
A new study reveals children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD. Researchers report women with PCOS have a 2.3% change of having a child with autism, compared to a 1.7% change for mothers without the condition.... Read More...
Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut
Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.... Read More...
Autism Linked to Cerebellum Shape
Researchers report boys on the autism spectrum tend to have lower fractal dimension in the right side of the cerebellum than those without autism.... Read More...
The Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of Autism
Researchers have uncovered genetic interactions that modulate variable symptoms associated with ASD. ... Read More...
Living with Sensory Processing Disorder
Scientists are beginning to understand the neuroscience behind sensory processing disorder and are developing new therapies to help those with SPD.... Read More...
People with Autism Want to Socialize, They May Just Express It Differently
A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism. ... Read More...