Increasing evidence points to a central role for immune dysregulation in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Several ASD risk genes encode components of the immune system and …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are pervasive neurodevelopmental disorders that include
a variety of forms and clinical phenotypes. This heterogeneity complicates the clinical and …

Background Although autism spectrum condition (ASC) is strongly genetic in origin,
accumulating evidence points to the critical roles of various environmental influences on its …

Recent studies have revealed that the gut microbiota modulates brain development and
behavior, but the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. Here, we show that …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by two seemingly unrelated symptom
domains—deficits in social interactions and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavioral …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and autistic traits in the general population may share
genetic susceptibility factors. In this study, we investigated such potential overlap based on …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and its tyrosine kinase receptor, encoded by the MET
cellular proto-oncogene, are expressed in the nervous system from pre-natal development …

At the most fundamental level, the bowel facilitates absorption of small molecules, regulates
fluid and electrolyte flux, and eliminates waste. To successfully coordinate this complex …

Background and Objectives: Gastrointestinal disturbances have been frequently, but not
unanimously, reported in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals. Thus, digestive …

Autism-spectrum disorders (ASDs) are developmental disabilities that manifest in early
childhood and are characterized by qualitative abnormalities in social behaviors …