Background Individuals affected with autism often suffer additional co-morbidities such as
intellectual disability. The genes contributing to autism cluster on a relatively limited number …

Advances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics have identified many genetic causes,
reflecting remarkable progress while at the same time identifying challenges such as …

Background Maternal stress before, during and after pregnancy has profound effects on the
development and lifelong function of the infant's neurocognitive development. We …

Gut microbiota has become an issue of great importance recently due to its major role in
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over the past three decades, there has been a sustained …

Background Prenatal symptoms of depression (PND) and anxiety affect up to every third
pregnancy. Children of mothers with mental health problems are at higher risk of …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include neurodevelopmental disorders in which
behavioral deficits can result from neuronal imbalance of excitation to inhibition (E/I) in the …

Molecular mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases are
insufficiently elucidated. A detailed understanding of these mechanisms may help to further …

Zinc and copper are important trace elements necessary for the proper functioning of
neurons. Impaired zinc and/or copper metabolism and signaling are implicated in many …

In humans, mutations in the transcription factor encoding gene, FOXP2, are associated with
language and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the latter characterized by deficits in social …

Hematological parameters refer to the assessment of changes in the number and
distribution of blood cells, including leukocytes (LES), erythrocytes (ERS), and platelets …