Cord Blood for Autism: Researchers Test Treatments’ Efficacy

Medicine & Technology Apr 05, 2021

Scientists and doctors have recently called on new mothers to collect and save cord blood as it could be used for lifesaving, or even life-changing treatments, specifically for autism.

Pregnant Women Exposed to Industrial Chemicals More Likely to Have Autistic Children

Mar 30, 2021

Simon Fraser University researchers found a direct link between pregnant women exposed to industrial chemicals and having children with autistic-like behaviors in pre-school.

Study Suggests Biomarkers in Paternal Sperm Could Show Risks of Autism in Children

Jan 15, 2021

Research finds possible biomarkers in paternal sperm to determine the likeliness of fathering a child with autism.

Research Shows Link Between Big Brains and Autism

Dec 18, 2020

A pair of revolutionary studies at the UC Davis MIND Institute offer hints about probable types of autism associated with brain structure, including growth in size and white matter.

New Study Finding: Autism Is Thrice More Common in Boys, and Vitamin D Has Something To Do With It

Dec 14, 2020

An insufficiency in Vitamin D on the side of a mother could explain why autism spectrum disorder or ASD is thrice more typical in boys.

Abnormalities in the "Love" Hormone Plays a Major Role in Impaired Social Behaviors

Oct 31, 2020

Researchers focus on oxytocin neurons with chemical projections associated with platonic love and sociability.

UC Davis Researchers Use Epigenetics to Find Genetic Signatures of Autism in Newborns

Oct 23, 2020

Early diagnosis of autism is essential to meet the needs of children who have neurodevelopmental deficiencies. Researchers discover that DNA from the umbilical cord can help with the early diagnosis and intervention of ASD.

Interactive Video Games May Help Children With Autism

Oct 03, 2019

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may benefit from interactive games that help facilitate learning processes and improve motivation.

Genetic Mutation May Help Understand Autism

Jul 22, 2019

Understanding the genetic mutation that happens in humans is vital in understanding what could be causing autism and how to deal with it.

Diabetes Drug Metformin May Be The Treatment For Autism Condition Called Fragile X Syndrome

May 17, 2017

Metformin drug shows promise in Fragile X Syndrome treatment.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Maybe Caused By Weak Maternal Immune System

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists have found out that autism spectrum disorder might be caused by the weak maternal immune system.

People With Autism Will Likely Die Due To Injuries

Mar 22, 2017

Scientists have found out that people with autism will likely die due to injuries.

Tips On How To Reveal To Your Child That They Have Autism

Mar 14, 2017

Psychologists tell tips on how a parent can reveal to their child about their autism.

Gut Bacteria Can Change Brain Function Even Behavior, Study Finds As Potential Cure For Autism

Mar 05, 2017

Gastroenterologist from the University of California, Los Angeles, Emeran Mayer has been studying the connections of the bacteria on a human brain. For instance, his study on autism has partly concluded that three-quarters of people with the disease suffer from gastrointestinal abnormality.

Early Autism Diagnosis Study Reveals An Unexpected Outcome

Feb 22, 2017

The insights from siblings of children with autism helped the researchers find a link with early diagnosis of autism. Siblings of children with autism are found to be more suseptible to autism themselves.