Molecular Clock Controls the Maturation of Nerve Cells
An Estonian scientist has described a mechanism that functions like an internal clock during the development of brain cells, ensuring that the right genes are activated at the precise moment, which could provide insights into neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability.
Mother of autistic man starved to death in hospital 'satisfied' with damning investigation
Ann Jeffery, mother of Stewart Kelly, expresses satisfaction with a critical investigation by the Queensland Health Ombudsman into the death of her son, who starved in Robina Hospital due to inadequate care for his autism-related needs.
Autism is often undiagnosed in girls during childhood
A new comprehensive study suggests that autism, traditionally thought to be more prevalent in males, may not be as frequently diagnosed in girls during childhood, especially in Sweden.