A pair of studies recently published in Nature [1,2] identified genetic changes associated with autism spectrum disorders, opening new avenues to predict the risk for these neurodevelopmental ...

University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.

Scientists have found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder called Timothy syndrome. "It's immensely exciting because we now have the tools," says Dr.

Autism is a topic many families think about, especially when a child shows signs of developmental differences. People often wonder what causes autism, whether it’s something in the environment, a ...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - “Kickin’ it in the Park for NF” is a walk in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls that brings funds and awareness to Neurofibromatosis First. The local non-profit organization ...

Thousands of children with severe developmental disorders have benefited from more targeted treatments and support with genetic insights from the large-scale Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) ...

A rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage from dangerously low blood sugar levels and liver damage in infants, along ...

A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered ...

Cognitive dysfunction is a core trait of bipolar disorder. That's a short assertion bursting at the seams with nuance and caveat. For starters, what causes this core trait? The consensus had been that ...