Mitochondrial dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder: clinical features and perspectives

This 2020 study focuses on autism spectrum disorders, which are neurodevelopmental disorders linked with social and behavioral impairments. This article points out that so far only a limited number of molecules have been highlighted as potential drug targets for autism spectrum disorders. While the research has been often fixated on characterizing pathways involved in neural […]

This 2019 study highlights the unclear cause of autism spectrum disorder and the lack of effective treatments for this disorder. Frye et al. conducted this systematic review with the intention of investigating promising biomarkers of autism. The team sought biomarkers that help identify at-risk children during the pre-symptomatic period, assist with early diagnosis, confirm behavioral […]