Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

Brains are staggeringly complex. Usually, when we talk about shifting neurodevelopmental traits, we’re looking at years of intensive therapy and complex interventions. But new research from Stanford ...

Scientists have mapped a direct link between a common brain gas and the hyperactive cell growth often seen in autism. Protecting a specific protein from this gas normalized behavior in animal models ...

A new study discovers how nitric oxide triggers a biochemical domino effect in the brain, leading to mTOR overactivation in ...

Background Gut microbiota dysbiosis is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. However, the role of bacterial ...

On the computer screens, the mouse brain is shown from several angles. Then you click, and a small area of the brain is ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

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The finding reveals a previously hidden motivation for gnawing in mammals, which could help lead to more effective treatments for oral health issues ...

On the computer screens, the mouse brain is shown from several angles. Then you click, and a small area of the brain is highlighted in colour. With ...