Autism spectrum disorder affects males far more frequently than females, with diagnoses occurring roughly four times more ...

As autism diagnoses continue to rise nationwide, researchers at MUSC believe they may be getting closer to a treatment designed to target certain forms of the disorder at its genetic source.

The genetics of autism has long been one of the most intricate puzzles in neurodevelopmental science. Today, the pieces are coming together more rapidly than ever before. Landmark projects such as the ...

Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.

A new study identifies PTCHD1-AS as a key non-coding gene that shapes social and repetitive behaviors in autism without affecting cognition.

Pinpointing the cause of autism has proven difficult, in part because it’s a complex group of developmental disorders and not a single condition. Now, an international team of researchers says it has ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with challenges that can vary widely in how they affect each individual. But there’s been plenty of misinformation in the news and on ...

In a major step forward for autism research, diagnostics, and patient care, researchers have found four distinct autism subtypes, which can be differentiated by genetic features. These clinically ...