The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a poignant example of what happens when the interests of man clash with the interests of nature. It is believed that this species once constituted 25 to 40 ...

But when mice are used to study distinctly human conditions like autism, the parallels start to break down. Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

For many decades it was thought that men were very much more likely to be autistic than women. Some studies placed the ratio of autistic males to females as high as 16:1. In the last decade ...

The Texas Supreme Court issued a last-minute stay of execution on Thursday to an autistic man whose murder conviction was ...

When I tell people that my 12-year-old son, Michael, is autistic, there are usually two types of responses. First, there’s the “sad eyes” — you know, the look people give you like you’ve ...

As someone with high-functioning autism who sees the world through sound, creating melodies from the bustle of the high street or trains on the tracks feels more natural than any social interaction.

Students with autism face added education-related costs. Many scholarships provide support beyond money. Some colleges help autistic applicants find more funding. Scholarships for autistic ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

Joshua Meyrowitz stepped up to the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and announced himself to the crowd as “your fellow autistic,” spurring whoops and applause. “One of the hardest ...

Wood pigeons have a voracious appetite for brassicas, including spring cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, and will deterrents quickly strip the leaves off these plants until they are down to ...