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Scientists have confirmed that variations in a particular gene play a key role in the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome. They have also found that variations in the same gene are also linked to differences in empathy levels in the general population. 

People with autism are more likely to also have synaesthesia, suggests new research in the journal Molecular Autism.

New research sheds light on previously under-researched area of study – females with autism.

Girls with anorexia nervosa show a mild echo of the characteristics of autism, suggests new research in the journal Molecular Autism.

Research provides important insight into ‘systemizing’ theory of autism.

A new study from Utrecht and Cambridge Universities has for the first time found that an administration of testosterone under the tongue in volunteers negatively affects a person’s ability to ‘mind read’, an indication of empathy. ̽»¨Ö±²¥findings are published this week in the journal Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences.

Research at Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥'s Autism Research Centre (ARC) has found that exposure to high levels of testosterone in the womb is related to the development of autistic traits.