PTEN gene sequencing should be considered in any child with macrocephaly and autism or developmental delay. Metabolic screening may not be warranted in autism spectrum disorders without more ...

MD-PhD student Tomer Kagan and Dr. Tal Laviv. A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to ...

There is growing evidence that mutations in PTEN, which reduce its activity, contribute to diseases like autism, macrocephaly, cancer, and epilepsy. "Despite the critical role PTEN plays in ...

These findings reinforce PTEN's critical role in maintaining the balance between neuronal growth and survival, with direct implications for epilepsy and autism-related macrocephaly. Beyond ...

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism. President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism during his wide-ranging speech on Tuesday that marked his first ...

Share on Pinterest Despite a unanimous scientific consensus, health experts are once again defending the safety of childhood vaccines and so-called autism risk. Sean Locke/Stocksy United Despite a ...

The US Department of Health and Human Services asked the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study vaccines and autism, a person familiar with the situation told CNN, despite strong ...

"The American people expect high quality research and transparency." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing ...