The SYNGAP1 gene, which supports the production of a protein called SynGAP (Synaptic Ras GTPase-Activating Protein), is known ...

With funding from the NIH earmarked by the Autism CARES Act, researchers aim to pinpoint the environmental factors that ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing ...

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty members Heather Volk and Christine Ladd-Acosta won a $11.7 million, ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of live births. Thanks to surgical advancements, infants born with ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

This is one of 22 cutting-edge projects selected to share in a total of $8.1 million in grants raised through the Eagles ...

As the number of children and adults being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) surges, what's needed are ...

Building a much better scientific enterprise means embracing the idea of collaboration across all aspects of neurodiversity,” ...