Opinion / Viewpoint
Autism heritability: It probably does not mean what you think it means
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The question of autism’s heritability is compelling for researchers and laypeople alike, but many people in both groups misunderstand its definition.
Tag: autism
January 2020
News
Study ties gene active in developing brain to autism
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Mutations in a gene called ZNF292 lead to a variety of developmental conditions, including autism and intellectual disability.
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Week of DecemberDec
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News / Spotted
Spotted around the web: Week of 30 December 2019
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Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 30 December.
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News / Toolbox
New data establishes norms for developmental milestones
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A new resource that details the ages at which children attain milestones such as speaking and walking could help clinicians spot autism sooner.
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News
Adolescent anxiety predicts later psychiatric diagnoses in autistic people
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People with autism are at increased odds of having other psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and depression, but the links can be counterintuitive.
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December 2019
Features / Special Reports / 2019: Year in review
Quotes of the year
In our favorite quotes from stories we published this year, researchers jump for joy, put themselves in parents’ shoes and contemplate the weirdness of the genome.
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Features / Special Reports / 2019: Year in review
Five hot topics in autism research in 2019
This year’s hot topics in autism research center around brain organoids, heart rate, the gut microbiome, treatment timing and early detection.
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Features / Special Reports / 2019: Year in review
In case you missed them: Spectrum’s standout stories from 2019
Here are seven Spectrum stories from this year that deserve a close look.
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Opinion / Q&A
Photographer captures intimate scenes of daily life with autism
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An award-winning photography series offers a close look at one autistic person coming of age in New York City.
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Features / Special Reports / 2019: Year in review
Notable papers in autism research in 2019
This year’s top papers deepen our understanding of autism’s genetics and reveal mixed results from trials of autism therapies.