Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular ...

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off.

Think of the brain as a city with traffic lights that keep signals flowing smoothly. In a new study, researchers followed a clue about nitric oxide, a common chemical messenger, and found that, in ...

A new study discovers how nitric oxide triggers a biochemical domino effect in the brain, leading to mTOR overactivation in ...

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Could the mysteries of cognition be revealed in the interactions between minds, not just the operation of the brain in isolation? This is the question behind two recent studies by Guillaume Dumas, a ...

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

Researchers identify dopamine transporter abnormalities in young adults with autism, potentially explaining their 6x higher risk of Parkinson’s.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease, but a unique manner in which the brain receives and processes information. It influences the way people experience the world, communicate, interact ...

Your home is one of your best tools for emotional regulation. We spoke with mental health experts to get advice on creating ...