Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with more than 1,200 risk genes, raising a fundamental question: Do these ...

Researchers find >1,200 autism risk genes converge into two opposing molecular states in the brain, influencing responses to experimental drugs.

The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

Scientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with ...

The lead researcher told Newsweek some people in this group learn to hide autistic traits, making them harder to identify.

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States face a 14-year deficit in life expectancy, according to a new ...

How does autism develop? While genetics play a major role, researchers know that environmental factors during pregnancy also ...

The foundations of brain development are laid during a crucial period of pregnancy, and a common household plasticizer called ...

After decades of advocating for her autistic son, the actress recently discovered that she’s also on the spectrum and has ...