A large-scale genetic analysis reveals that genetic factors that cause autism risk are similar in people of different ancestral backgrounds. By examining the DNA of thousands of people in Latin America, researchers have shown that rare genetic mutations associated with autism occur in the same genes across different populations. The results, published in the journal … Read more
From A to Z(ebrafish) Scientists have identified more than 100 genes that are closely related to autism. Research has shown that these genes affect basic biological processes in the developing brain, such as nerve communication and regulating the expression of other genes. However, researchers have difficulty finding individuals with autism, however, due to the limited … Read more
April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day, and ahead of the 2026 annual recognition, a group of scientists has been praised for a breakthrough in the field of genetics and autism risk. Over the past decade, researchers have been able to identify a series of rare genetic variants associated with an increased risk of autism and … Read more
Autism has a significant and persistent sex bias, with approximately four boys diagnosed for every girl. For years, experts have believed that this disparity stems primarily from a lack of diagnosis because most autism research — and the diagnostic tools that came out of it — have focused on boys, effectively setting male standards for … Read more