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

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

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.

Even before the Philadelphia Eagles’ legendary win at the Super Bowl on Sunday, the Eagles Autism Foundation had praised the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (SOM) for its innovative ...

For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make the diagnosis, identify possible treatments and determine ...

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

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

If there’s anything that we’ve learned about Donald Trump over the years, it’s that he’s someone who likes to say what’s on his mind, no matter how controversial it might be. And he’s done it once aga ...