Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.

Autism, Obesity And Schizophrenia Gene Isolated

The size of a baby's head is often related to neurological disorders, such as autism - which affects 1 in 88 children. Now, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have identified genes responsible for head size at birth by inserting human genes into zebrafish. The study is published online in the journal Nature. Nicholas Katsanis, Ph.D., Jean and George Brumley Jr. M.D...

Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice

WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug reduced two signature characteristics of autism -- repetitive behavior and abnormal social interactions -- in laboratory mice, new research finds.

Gene behind autism, schizophrenia and obesity identified

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Using zebrafish, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have identified genes responsible for head size at birth.

With autism, he's no longer invisible

Joseph Sheppard was in his 30s when he was diagnosed with autism. It explained the odd patterns of behavior and speech he'd always struggled with -- and gave him the spark to help others.