Ideological imprinting in ASD individuals can solidify extreme beliefs, making intervention difficult. Just as imprinting shapes attachment in animals, it can drive digital radicalization and social ...

It's unlikely they have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that involves a pattern of traits and behaviors. Other physical, intellectual, or mental disorders cannot explain these autism ...

Their study on C. elegans worms showed that a specific protein (INX-1) in electrical synapses helps prioritize important signals, guiding behavior effectively. Researchers discovered that electrical ...

Autism rates, similarly, have seen a threefold increase in just the last decade, which experts believe could be linked to these environmental toxins. According to a report in the Daily Mail ...

Bölte has different commissions of trust roles, among them at Autism Sweden and the International Society for Autism Research. The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived ...

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ...

Australia now has a national autism strategy and advocates say it's a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to build a more inclusive society. Australia has launched its first national autism strategy ...

Australia's first-ever national autism strategy aims to create "a safe and inclusive society where all autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive". It's hoped the strategy will lead to ...

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. Autism Speaks quietly announced ...

This study offers important insights into KIF1A-associated neurological disorder (KAND), a group of neurological disorders connected to KIF1A, a microtubule-based motor protein responsible for axonal ...

Emirates will soon become the world’s first commercial Autism Certified Airline. The Dubai-based carrier’s 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff will complete training designed to allow ...

How did C. elegans, a tiny invertebrate, become such a crucial tool for biological research? What insights did this worm yield? What is the value of such research for society when one can argue ...