Some mutations that contribute to autism and arise spontaneously may be mistaken for inherited mutations.

A small number of autism genes are located in fragile regions of the genome — those prone to breaking when cells copy DNA.

The latest manual of international disease codes is out, a franchise claims to have an autism cure, and two reports diverge on the validity of the social-motivation hypothesis.

Mutations in certain genes contribute specifically to autism, and others only to developmental delay.

Some children with autism inherit rare mutations in noncoding DNA from their unaffected fathers.

Some individuals who have autism mutations show no signs of the condition; understanding why may lead to treatments.

A single gene, OTUD7A, may account for most of the features seen in people missing a segment of chromosome 15 known as 15q13.3.

Spontaneous mutations that impair proteins may lead to motor problems in children with autism.

An algorithm combs through genetic data to identify variants involved in autism and four other brain conditions.

Watch the complete replay of this journal club, which featured two papers that explore therapies for Rett syndrome.