Patterns of DNA tags mark candidate genes for autism
Children with autism who carry mutations in the chromosomal region 16p11.2 or the gene CHD8 — two of the leading risk factors for autism — show distinct patterns of chemical tags on their DNA.
Children with autism who carry mutations in the chromosomal region 16p11.2 or the gene CHD8 — two of the leading risk factors for autism — show distinct patterns of chemical tags on their DNA.
Brain tissues from people with autism of unknown cause and from people with either of two genetic forms of the condition all show similar patterns of methyl groups on DNA.
Despite the hype around a new study, it may be too soon to conclude that taking prenatal vitamins during pregnancy lowers the child’s chances of autism.
An experimental compound that blocks two enzymes involved in gene expression improves social behavior in young mice.
Una remota ciudad colombiana es el hogar del grupo más grande de personas con síndrome de X frágil. Los científicos están aprendiendo de ellos y tratando de ayudar.
Autism is predominantly genetic in origin, but a growing list of prenatal exposures for mother and baby may sway the odds.
Experiences may shape the human brain by altering neurons that boost brain activity.
A new technique reveals the active genes and the regions that regulate them in thousands of single cells at once.
A remote Colombian town is home to the world’s largest cluster of people with fragile X syndrome. Scientists are learning from them — and trying to help.
Watch the complete replay of Janine LaSalle discussing gene-environment interactions and autism.