Category: Research

While environmental factors and pollutants have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, genetics has also been found to play a significant role in the development of Autism. More specifically, the gene neuropilin2 has been identified as a...

For the past 10 years, the Autism rate in the United States has risen by a staggering 175%. These rates have intrigued and concerned scientists, prompting many studies and research in order to understand the possible causes of this...

Esteemed researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, have recently brought a new perspective to light by analyzing the correlation between neighborhood (or rather environmental factors) conditions and ADHD symptoms in both autistic and non-autistic children. Environment &...

Research on the correlation between ADHD symptoms and autistic children is a crucial step toward a better understanding of mental health. Recently, a study conducted by the experts at UC Davis MIND Institute has shed light on the topic...

Autism rates have been rising steadily in recent decades, prompting researchers to investigate what really causes the condition. As of now the precise etiology of autism remains elusive, but a growing body of evidence points to genetics, environmental pollution,...