Scientists at Johns Hopkins have grown a first-of-its-kind organoid mimicking an entire human brain, complete with ...

Sometimes a gentle touch feels sharp and distinct, other times it fades into the background. This inconsistency isn’t just ...

Brain Signals May Predict Alzheimer's; CTE and Dementia; NIH Chief Talks Autism Electrical signals from neurons helped ...

The research, published in Nature Communications, adds to a growing body of science implicating the "gut-brain" axis in autism. The discovery raises the possibility of new treatment avenues. It's ...

Nov. 8, 2011 -- A new, small study provides a tantalizing clue to the causes of autism, suggesting that children with the disorder have heavier brains and an overabundance of brain cells called ...

The research, published today in Nature Communications, adds to a growing body of science implicating the "gut-brain" axis in autism. The discovery raises the possibility of new treatment avenues.

Some autistic teens mask their traits to “pass” as non-autistic in social settings, but a new study reveals the hidden cognitive toll.

Comparative analysis of brain connectivity in autism and ADHD. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00431-5 ...

The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, can be found in very early stages of ...

Autism has a genetic component, but symptoms also depend on gut health and the gut-brain axis. New research shows that improving gut health can improve autism symptoms.

Brain scans may be able to detect autism in children as young as six months old, according to a first-of-its-kind study happening in Minnesota. “It was a really remarkable finding,” said Dr ...

Researchers analyzed brain images, stool samples, and collected behavioral data from 43 kids with autism and 41 neurotypical kids, all ages 8 to 17.