Autism is a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social ...

For years, studies have suggested that a mother’s health during pregnancy could influence her child’s likelihood of ...

A gene that may increase the risk of autism in the general population has been identified for the first time by scientists. The gene was discovered in a chromosome region previously suspected of ...

Collaborative research is driving the development of future treatments to ease symptoms of autism and epilepsy. The ...

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, ...

In June, the Autism Research Project published the largest genetic study of autism so far, identifying 226 gene mutations that are found in people with the syndrome 1. Children with autism are 20% ...

The study suggests that mutations in the Usp9X gene could be a potential cause of autism. These mutations disrupt the ...

A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues.Many previou ...

Neandertal DNA variants appear to be influencing development of autism in measurable ways across ethnicities. We also investigated SNPs that specifically influence gene activity in the brain.