Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and complex neurodevelopmental disorder
which has strong genetic basis. Despite the rapidly rising incidence of autism, little is known …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a major impact on the development and social
integration of affected individuals and is the most heritable of psychiatric disorders. An …

Post-mortem studies allow for the direct investigation of brain tissue in those with autism and
related disorders. Several review articles have focused on aspects of post-mortem …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD s) are a heterogeneous group of
neurodevelopmental disorders that are diagnosed solely on the basis of behaviour. A large …

Neuroimaging studies in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have provided inconsistent
evidence of cortical abnormality. This is probably due to the small sample sizes used in most …

The cerebellum is one of the best studied parts of the brain. The cerebellar cortex is
composed of four main types of neurons: granule cells, Purkinje cells, and two types of …

Introduction A total of 38 brain cytoarchitectonic subdivisions, representing subcortical and
cortical structures, cerebellum, and brainstem, were examined in 4-to 60-year-old subjects …

Background Exposure to maternal immune activation (MIA) in utero is a risk factor for
neurodevelopmental disorders later in life. The impact of the gestational timing of MIA …

Highlights•Numerous clinical studies highlight mitochondrial involvement in ASD.•Brain
mitochondrial function needs attention at the synaptic level.•Functional studies needed to …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
repetitive behaviors, poor social skills, and difficulties with communication. Beyond these …