Abnormal levels of lipid levels in the brain during prenatal development can trigger autism...
These lipid levels can be affected by exposure to chemicals in common over-the counter medicines and cosmetics....
read moreFemales require more extreme mutations to develop autism
A new study published in the “American Journal of Human Genetics” indicates that there is a “female protective model” that requires a more extreme genetic mutation (compared to males) to push them over the threshold for neurodevelopmental disorders....
read moreLiver transplant improved autism in female patient
A girl with a rare metabolic disease that causes liver failure and autism saw significant improvements in both mental and physical health after receiving a new liver....
read moreAutism linked to environmental toxins
New research from the University of Chicago indicates that there is a link between autism and genital malformation in newborn males, which indicates fetal exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides....
read moreVisually focused approaches help autistic teens succeed
New research suggests that visually focused approaches will best help teens with autism succeed after high school. These include things like visual schedules and video modeling....
read moreHippocampus sub-region may control social memory
Recent studies indicate that the hippocampus’s sub-regions have different responsibilities. But no one knew what CA2 did until recently. After studying mice and blocking CA2 neurons, they found that it controls social memory. This discovery could help develop treatments...
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