Autism heritability: It probably does not mean what you think it means
The question of autism’s heritability is compelling for researchers and laypeople alike, but many people in both groups misunderstand its definition.
The question of autism’s heritability is compelling for researchers and laypeople alike, but many people in both groups misunderstand its definition.
This year’s top papers deepen our understanding of autism’s genetics and reveal mixed results from trials of autism therapies.
A new analysis of nearly 40,000 people pinpoints 48 genetic variants that may determine the volume of certain brain areas.
About 81 percent of autism risk comes from inherited genetic factors, according to an analysis of more than 2 million children from five countries.
A new method enables researchers to test algorithms for spotting genes that contribute to a trait or condition.
The relatives of autistic people often have mild traits of the condition. Studying these family members could broaden our understanding of autism.
A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
Researchers are studying how a combination of genetic ‘hits’ may contribute to autism’s diversity.
A pair of maps that depict variation in the human genome may help reveal the genetic roots of autism.
Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families.