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In particle physics, the 10 TeV scale has emerged as the next target in the exploration of the energy frontier.

The Central American-Caribbean Bridge in Astrophysics (Cenca Bridge), an award-winning international nonprofit organization, provides opportunities to students from Central America and the Caribbean, where scientific research …

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which consists of a labile HIFa subunit and stable HIFb (ARNT) subunit, is a master transcription factor that activates genes whose products promote adaptation …

Changes in microglia, the immune cells of the brain, have been recognized in brain tissue of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for over 15 years, but it …

Autism can occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome which includes other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heritable neurodevelopmental condition marked by deficits in social communication.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are associated with disruptions in the development and function of GABAergic neurons1, which are critical for maintaining the balance of excitation and inhibition in …

While autism (ASD) is a heterogeneous disorder, a significant fraction of ASD genetic risk is conferred by genes encoding for relatively selective functions, including synaptic proteins, and regulators …

Proper brain function relies on the precise formation of neural circuits during development.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with auditory hypersensitivity and auditory processing disorders.

Dysregulation of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSC) is a prominent risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is frequently characterized by movement disorders, including stereotyped repetitive hand movements, difficulties with gait, balance, and coordination, and delays …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disease that is frequently characterized by movement disorders, including stereotyped repetitive hand movements, difficulties with gait, balance, and coordination, and delays …

Neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from individuals with autism offer the singular avenue to directly test novel therapeutic compounds for efficacy in treating autism spectrum …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most frequent monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show varied phenotypes across social, communicative, sensory and motor domains.

There are hundreds of neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) syndromes that cause autism because of the insufficient production of protein due to de novo mutations of specific genes.

Large-scale genetic studies have identified hundreds of genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Difficulties with oromotor behaviors, like speech and feeding, are daily challenges for many individuals with autism.

The digestive distress that commonly accompanies autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly degrades the quality of life of those affected and their families1.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often linked to mutations in genes regulating synaptic development and mRNA translation, implicating synaptic connectivity in its pathogenesis.

Alternative splicing shows a unique profile in the brain and the dysregulation of alternative splicing networks has been repeatedly reported in autistic brains.

Placental dysfunction is highly associated with abnormal fetal brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

Disruptions in social attachment and cognition occur in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Atypical sensory processing is widely observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) although the underlying biological mechanisms are unknown.

A fundamental function of sensory systems is to segment sensory inputs into distinct perceptual objects (termed perceptual grouping and segmentation, PGS).

Myelin, the lipid bilayer wrapping axons, contributes to increasing the conduction velocity of axons and to providing axonal metabolic support.

Ten-episode limited series podcast hosted by Kate Downey, with episodes releasing weekly starting in February 2025.

Math organization creating meaningful and fun experiences that enable every student and educator to develop their mathematical power and build a sense of belonging in order to choose …