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Faulty immune cells in the developing brain may contribute to autism
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A recent study in mice investigates immune cells called microglia in the developing brain. The authors conclude that the failure of these cells to perform an essential housekeeping role may lead to autism spectrum disorder in boys.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often display impaired social functioning, repetitive and inflexible behavior, and hypersensitivity to sound and light.
Among 8-year-olds in the United States, about 1 in 59 (1.7%) has ASD. However, research suggests that boys are four times more likely than girls to develop the disorder.
About 2.7% of boys and 0.7% of girls have ASD. Why males are more susceptible than females has been a subject of debate among scientists, but a new study suggests that brain cells
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