New York-based startup LinusBio has created a "groundbreaking" new test that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism in children. The test analyzes a single strand of hair to test for ...

The test cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder, nor is it designed to be used on its own. Instead, it is meant to help physicians rule out autism in children who have higher likelihoods of it.

In an analysis of 97 hair samples, the algorithm correctly identified cases in which autism spectrum disorder was diagnosed more than 96% of the time. It identified negative cases correctly about ...

Mother discovers son's autism risk early using ClearStrand-ASD, a novel hair test, improving clarity during uncertain waiting periods for diagnosis. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

A test designed to identify biomarkers associated with autism in infants and young children is now available to the public in most states. LinusBio, a New Jersey-based startup, on Thursday ...