Scientists this week announced the release of nearly 7,000 whole-genome sequences from a collection of families that each have one child with autism.

People who carry risk factors for autism but do not have the condition tend to have slightly fewer children than average, and have them later in life.

A large study of minute mutations in people with developmental conditions, including autism, has uncovered 200 potential risk genes.

Researchers in Oregon edit human embryos, prenatal antidepressants may play a role in autism risk, and gut microbiota are associated with early cognition.

About 8 percent of non-inherited mutations in people with autism occur in only some of the body’s cells, according to a study of 20,000 people.

Where do we stand in our understanding of autism genetics — and what major questions remain? A molecular biologist supplies answers in stanzas.

After a decade of fast-paced discovery, researchers are racing toward bigger datasets, more genes and a deeper understanding of the biology of autism.

How to best use a large volume of data to discover new genetic risk factors for autism is a matter of intense debate, particularly in light of historical challenges.

Autism researchers should ditch the false dichotomy between common inherited variants and much rarer random mutations.

Families need more support from researchers in order for their heroic efforts to be optimally effective.