Children and adolescents with autism have a surplus of synapses in the brain, and this excess is due to a slowdown in a normal brain "pruning" process during development, according to a study by ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, learn, and interact with others. It usually appears ...

Scientists found that sleep loss during critical stages of growth can influence how brain cells connect and may interact with genetic factors linked to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism.

Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information. Research by the team of Prof. Joris de Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) and colleagues highlights ...

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off.

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

When a child avoids eye contact, repeats certain movements, or struggles with social interaction, the response is often quick and unfair. Many parents hear words like “stubborn,” “shy,” or “poorly ...

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

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — Since 2014, Autism BrainNet has served as the largest repository for the brains of autistic individuals, driving crucial research into understanding autism. For one family ...