Abstract In 2003 Rubenstein and Merzenich hypothesized that some forms of Autism (ASD)
might be caused by a reduction in signal-to-noise in key neural circuits, which could be the …

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and little is known about its
neurobiology. Much of autism research has focused on the social, communication and …

Recent extensive evidence indicates that air pollution, in addition to causing respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases, may also negatively affect the brain and contribute to central …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to complex neurobehavioral and
neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by impaired social interaction and …

GABAergic inhibition shapes the connectivity, activity and plasticity of the brain. A series of
exciting new discoveries provides compelling evidence that disruptions in a number of key …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and
interaction. Since its discovery as a major functional brain system, the default mode network …

Background: Abnormal responses to tactile stimuli are a common feature of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Several lines of evidence suggest that GABAergic function, which has a …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and epilepsy are common neurological diseases of
childhood, with an estimated incidence of approximately 0.5–1% of the worldwide …

Background To examine the prospective association between multivitamin supplementation
during pregnancy and biomarker measures of maternal plasma folate and vitamin B12 …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a series of neurodevelopmental diseases
characterized by two hallmark symptoms, social communication deficits and repetitive …