Certain genetic and environmental factors can contribute to its development. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions.

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A study ranking Autism Spectrum Disorder among the top 10 non-fatal health burdens for individuals under 20 reveals that 62 ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry.

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The gene neuropilin2 regulates inhibitory neuron migration and excitatory neuron connections, essential for balanced brain activity.

The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating the development of neural circuits.

Lithium, a drug widely used for bipolar disorder, may also treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to new research.