A study hints at how complex introducing yourself to another can be, using a mouse model to uncover the brain processes behind nonsexual social approach and contact.

Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.

Today on The Fundamentals is Dr. Maria Castro, the R.C. Schneider collegiate professor of neurosurgery, and a professor of cell and developmental biology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her research program aims to develop immunotherapies for primary and metastatic brain cancer, studying basic immune biology mechanisms leading to clinical implementation. She has been inducted into the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, the Latin American Academy of Sciences, and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. She has won numerous awards for her contributions to basic science and cancer research and is a diversity ambassador for the Cancer Biology Graduate Training Program. You can learn more about Dr. Castro here, and you can follow her @castro2355_mg, the Rogel Cancer Center @UMRogelCancer, the department of neurosurgery @umichneuro, Michigan Neurscience Institute @UM_MNI and the department of cell and developmental biology @UMCDB on X

People with disabilities are often at higher risk for exposure to HIV due to barriers in engaging healthcare and other systemic factors and are thus considered a priority for prevention and testing efforts. However, these efforts don’t always extend to people with intellectual disabilities due to the perception that people with intellectual disabilities are mostly asexual.

A new study links two autism-associated genes together for the first time, potentially revealing a mechanism behind brain changes seen in people with autism.

Jenny Radesky, M.D. joins us to help sort through myths and facts associated with the most searched questions about autism.

Experts discuss how to help kids with autism and development delays cope with change, and provide communication tips for family conflicts.

A child psychiatrist provides support resources for children with autism, and their caregivers, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Medicine experts provide tips on how to best navigate the Halloween holiday for children with disabilities.

U-M is looking for families with a child or children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to take part in a national study aimed at speeding up research and insight into the disorder.

We met with Phil Menard, senior speech-language pathologist at Michigan Medicine, to learn more about ToMs Theory of Mind Gaming Program. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Thr

University of Michigan Doctors save a patient with trachea malaysia by using a 3-D printed tracheal splint. Learn more about the patient and the procedure.