autistic disorder
Autism Study Finds Similar Rare, De Novo Risk Contributions in Males, Females
Researchers saw similar genetic liability linked to inherited rare or de novo mutations in males and females with autism spectrum disorder, despite sex-biased ASD diagnoses.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Studies Dig Into X Chromosome Contributions
Investigators unearthed new ASD-associated variants on the sex chromosome, including alterations in the helicase-coding gene DDX53.
Autism Markers Detected in Cross-Kingdom Gut Microbiome Study
Researchers characterized bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses features and functional pathways in more than 1,600 children with or without autism.
PsychENCODE Research Collection Uncovers Molecular Processes in Brain Development, Disease
A set of new studies relied on RNA sequencing, single-cell analyses, and other molecular approaches to parse out brain-related processes, providing a resource for future brain research.
Rare Genetic Contributors to Left-Handedness Uncovered Using UK Biobank Exomes
An exome-wide association scan involving more than 351,300 UK Biobank participants highlighted rare coding variants in genes involved in microtubule processes and autism.