New Study Links Autism to Spontaneous Mutations in Noncoding ‘Junk’ DNA
Using artificial intelligence, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called 'junk' DNA can cause autism. The study, published May 27 in Nature Genetics, is...
Autism Researchers Discover Genetic ‘Rosetta Stone’
Distinct sets of genetic defects in a single neuronal protein can lead either to infantile epilepsy or to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), depending on...
Broccoli Sprouts Compound Improves Social Interaction and Verbal Communication in Autistic...
Results of a small clinical trial suggest that sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli sprouts, may ease classic behavioral symptoms in those with...