Biology
Genes Associated with Autism Are Surprisingly Large
Enzymes called topoisomerases are crucial for the expression of extremely long genes, including many that have been linked to autism
Spectrum
Mind & Brain
Autism Risk-Factors Database Could Aid in Epidemiological Studies of the Disorder
A new database pools health registry data from seven countries, dramatically boosting potential sample sizes for epidemiological studies of autism
Health
Clinics Offer Expensive Whole-Genome Tests for Undiagnosed Disorders
Two university-based clinics have debuted large programs that rely on sequencing to diagnose genetic disorders, including developmental disorders such as autism
Mind & Brain
The Right Incentive Can Erase an Autism Deficit
With the right incentive, such as winning a prize, children with autism do fairly well at inferring the thoughts and beliefs of others, according to a new study
Mind & Brain
A Call for Open Access to Autism Diagnostic Tools
Few studies of autism prevalence have been conducted in low- and middle-income countries. Freely available screening and diagnostic tools could help address this disparity
