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After three decades of studying brain development in mice, researchers have finally solved the mystery behind rare neurodevelopmental conditions affecting 18 children who went years without answers. The discovery links the ASTN1 gene to a spectrum of disorders, giving families long-awaited explanations and hope for future treatments.
Scientists restored brain signaling in adult mice with autism-related symptoms using a targeted therapy that also worked in human brain tissue. The treatment lasted two months and suggests the brain may be treatable later in life than doctors once thought.
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a promising new treatment pathway for Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The breakthrough could help patients of all ages, not just young children.
Scientists at Yale University discovered that an inexpensive prescription drug already on pharmacy shelves could ease autism symptoms for people with specific genetic mutations. While it won't help everyone with autism, the breakthrough opens doors for more targeted treatments.
Scientists used a precise gene-editing tool to fix a rare brain disorder in mice, reversing learning problems and behavioral issues after birth. The breakthrough suggests that genetic brain damage might not be permanent, offering new hope for treating neurodevelopmental conditions.
Scientists are discovering unexpected connections between autism and Alzheimer's disease that could revolutionize how we understand and treat both conditions. What started as implausible hints in medical literature has become a promising new avenue of research.
A major new study of 434 children brings reassuring news for pregnant mothers: getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays. The research tracked children up to 30 months old and found identical outcomes whether mothers received the vaccine or not.
A rigorous study of 434 toddlers finds no connection between mRNA COVID vaccines during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research offers strong reassurance for expectant mothers making vaccine decisions.