🌟 Understanding the Role of Mitochondrial Function in Autism 🌟 Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition — one that not only affects behavior, communication, and social interaction, but also shows changes at the cellular level. One important piece of the puzzle is mitochondrial dysfunction — the mitochondria are the “powerhouses” inside brain cells, producing the energy needed for everything the brain does. 🔬 What studies have found • A large systematic review & meta-analysis of over 200 studi