Genetics Influences The Risks Of Autism
New studies conducted in five countries suggest that a more significant factor in risks for autism is the genetic structure.…
Mothers’ Exposure to Solvents Might Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A new study discovered a link between mothers’ exposure to solvents and autism in children. The scientists collected information on…
New Type Of Genetic Mutations That Can Cause Autism Found By Scientists
Scientists recently started to have a better understanding of how the human genome can hide many details about each individual,…
Hormone-based Treatment With Balovaptan Might Help People With Autism
A couple of new clinical tests suggest that a hormone-based treatment might better social function in people with autism. Both…
High Serotonin Levels Could Be Linked To Autism, Studies Show
Serotonin is a chemical produced by nerve cells. Its role is to send signals between nerve cells, transporting messages. It…
Brain Scans In Newborns Might Help Specialists Detect Autism
By employing non-invasive 20-minute-long MRI brain scans in newborn, the scientists try mapping brain circuits in babies to help specialists…
Autism Rate in The US Rises To 1 in 40 Children
Although parents are increasingly more aware regarding the symptoms of autism, they cannot do anything to stop the condition from…
Scientists Got Closer To Understanding Autism After Conducting The Largest Genetic Empathy Study Ever
Empathy, the ability to understand and pay attention to the feelings of others, is mainly the product of our experience…
Public Funding For Autism Patients Now Has An Age Limit
From age six, individuals with autism in B.C. encounter a sharp decrease in government support until the age of 19,…
Scientists Have Developed A 90% Accurate Blood Test To Detect Autism
Researchers at the University of Warwick, in the UK, developed a blood test to detect autism and, according to them, it…
A New Study Reveals That Autism, Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder Have Something In Common
A study conducted by the researchers at the UCLA was recently published in the journal Science. The study discovered that autism,…
Mother Receives an Amazing Present from Mothercare for Her Son Who Has Autism
Steph Opogah was amazed when she received a box full of her son’s favorite shoes. Her two-year-old boy no longer…