FUKUI, Japan (WJW) — Researchers at a Japanese university said they’ve discovered “a significant link” between metabolites found in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition affecting the brain's development and often affects the ability of a person to perceive sensory information and social cues and socialize with others.

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Scientists at the University of Fukui in Japan have identified a significant link between specific fatty acid metabolites found in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism ...

This report is based on a recent in-depth article by the BBC, which examined how modern genetics is transforming scientific understanding of autism and reigniting debates within the autistic community ...

Various brain functions are thought to contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — yet, despite ongoing studies, scientists have not been able to pinpoint its specific roots. However, new research ...

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers say it may be possible to predict future language development outcomes in ...