What makes the human brain different from that of other primates has long been a question. A new study suggests that the ...

A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to be experienced by roughly 1 in 127 people worldwide. It is characterized by atypical patterns in brain development, ...

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New research links the disorder to abnormal brain development. Nov. 8, 2011— -- A new, small study provides a tantalizing clue to the causes of autism, suggesting that children with the disorder ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be the result of millions of years of evolution. Rapid neuronal evolution in humans is likely ASD’s genetic cause, new research suggests. Though autism can cause ...

Scientists mapped brain development before birth, revealing DNA changes linked to autism and schizophrenia risk.

Newborn brain scans reveal how autism-related genetic variants influence early neural wiring, offering fresh insights into the origins of neurodevelopmental differences. Research: Autism common ...

The cerebral cortex processes sensory information via a network of neural connections. But how are these signals adjusted to refine our perceptions? A team from the University of Geneva ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

Sex differences in brain structure are present from birth, research from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge has shown. While male brains tended to be greater in volume than ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A program of the Simons Foundation since 2014, Autism BrainNet today reported that over the past two-year period, the organization has seen a significant increase in brain ...