"Brain Overgrowth Linked to Autism Severity, Study Finds"

A study by University of California San Diego researchers has found that brain overgrowth in utero is linked to the severity of autism symptoms. Using brain cortical organoids (BCOs) created from stem cells of toddlers with autism, the study revealed that larger BCOs correlated with more severe social and language difficulties. This discovery could lead to prenatal identification and potential therapies for autism.