Mice that lack a segment of chromosome 22 — a mutation associated with autism — have unusually sparse connections between brain regions.

Some chiropractors advertise that they can treat autism, but there’s no evidence to back that claim.

A new method restores blood flow and some functions in pig brains four hours after the animals have died.

Mice colonized with gut microbes from some autistic boys show behaviors like those of the boys.

The ability to learn from social experiences wanes by adulthood, at least in mice — but the recreational drug ecstasy may bring it back.

Clinicians need a more consistent and evidence-based approach to prescribing antipsychotics to children and adolescents with autism.

A panel of autism scientists and advocates is charged with a tall order: making recommendations for the care of autistic people worldwide.

Researchers say they are unimpressed with a study that underpins a tech company’s new digital therapy for autism.

Two drugs that alter the activity of the hormone vasopressin seem to improve social communication in autistic people, but some experts question the findings.

Serotonin, the brain chemical best known for its link to depression, may also be involved in autism.