Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a group of multifactorial neurodevelopmental
disorders characterized by impaired social communication, social interaction and repetitive …

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Schizophrenia (SCZ) are cognitive disorders with
complex genetic architectures but overlapping behavioral phenotypes, which suggests …

In humans, neuroligin-3 mutations are associated with autism, whereas in mice, the
corresponding mutations produce robust synaptic and behavioral changes. However …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of neurodevelopmental disorders with a high
prevalence and impact on society. ASDs are characterized by deficits in both social behavior …

The introduction of high-resolution time lapse imaging and molecular biological tools has
changed dramatically the rate of progress towards the understanding of the complex …

The brain processes information by transmitting signals at synapses, which connect neurons
into vast networks of communicating cells. In these networks, synapses not only transmit …

Autism is a heterogeneous syndrome defined by impairments in three core domains: social
interaction, language and range of interests. Recent work has led to the identification of …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by impairments in social behaviors that
are sometimes coupled to specialized cognitive abilities. A small percentage of ASD patients …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a severe neuropsychiatric disease with strong genetic
underpinnings. However, genetic contributions to autism are extremely heterogeneous, with …

Synaptogenesis, the generation and maturation of functional synapses between nerve cells,
is an essential step in the development of neuronal networks in the brain. It is thought to be …