A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular ...

Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding ...

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just ...

A new U.S. autism research panel is examining potential causes of autism, sparking debate over science, policy, and the ...

Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is linked to patterns of brain connectivity associated with genes connected to autism and ADHD.

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has uncovered, for the first time, how genes linked to autism and intellectual disability may influence early brain development. Subscribe to our ...

The symptoms of autism may not be obvious until a child is a toddler, but the disorder itself appears to begin well before birth. Brain tissue taken from children who died and also happened to have ...

Some research suggests that avoiding environmental exposures, especially pre-conception, may help. Influencers branded the idea “trimester zero,” but the science is in early stages.

Why Early Detection Matters Every child develops at their own pace, but when certain social, communication, or behavioral milestones are missing, it may be an early ...

Why Early Detection Matters Every child develops at their own pace, but when certain social, communication, or behavioral ...