Scientists used zebrafish that carry the same genetic mutations as humans with Fragile X syndrome and autism, and discovered the neural networks and pathways that produce the hypersensitivities to ...

Supported by a $2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health, the Auerbach Lab at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology will examine how different genes associated ...

High-pitched whining. A shrill buzzing. A cacophony of clicking. For some autistic people, cicadas’ mating calls aren’t just an interesting anomaly or slightly annoying background noise — they can ...

Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism may be highly intellige ...

A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound, while also giving insight to autism spectrum disorder. Queensland Brain Institute’s Associate Professor Ethan Scott ...