But when mice are used to study distinctly human conditions like autism, the parallels start to break down. Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

But there are key differences: Rett syndrome usually happens in girls, while autism spectrum disorder ... breathing, the heart, or digestive tract. In 2023, trofinetide (Daybue) became the first ...

Years after a controversial study was proven to be fraudulent, studies show there’s no link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. In 1998, a medical journal published ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

In general, I wish people would stop treating the word autism like it’s a curse word. It’s not a disease, and it’s certainly not something to feel ashamed of or embarrassed about.

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys), a gene therapy approved to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ...

Travelling can be uncomfortable for neurodivergent people, including those on the autism spectrum. Increasingly, hotels, restaurants and cities are working to welcome these visitors. From long ...

Madison is the 13-year-old sister of Immaculate Heart senior Sam Marmo and suffers from autism. Two years ago, the Bergen County school held its first Autism Awareness Day and the fundraiser has ...

The owners of a loved family restaurant in West Cork are "saying goodbye" with "a heavy heart" to their beloved ... with a special focus on being autism-friendly. Carly previously told CorkBeo ...

It may sound dramatic, but the rate at which your heart is beating plays a key role in how long you’re likely to live. According to expert cardiologists and academic researchers, resting heart ...