The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

After controlling for familial factors, acid-suppressive medications in pregnancy showed no association with risk for ...

The US government is approving the drug leucovorin to address rising rates of autism, despite limited evidence that it works.

Childhood immunizations are essential for protecting against infectious diseases, disability and death. With developing immune systems, children are particularly vulnerable to vaccine-preventable ...

Astrogen Inc., a South Korean clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, said Wednesday it has signed a US$208.5 million deal ...

AUTISM and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect people’s communication, attention and behaviour. But scientists ...

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...