autistic disorder
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.
Cerebral Palsy Sequencing Study Leads to New Risk Variants, Candidate Genes
Researchers performed whole-genome sequencing on cerebral palsy patients and their parents, uncovering genetic contributors that may interact with environmental risk factors.
The 285-gene panel tests for conditions associated with autism and intellectual disability and can be taken at home via a saliva swab.