The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for ...

Each case is different. Scientists have struggled to parse through the many ways autism can manifest, much less to link these ...

There are four distinct varieties of autism, each linked to unique genetic profiles — a discovery that could offer new insights into the neurodevelopmental condition, according to a new study in ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

Chromosomes are cellular structures that contain the genetic material. A chromosome is comprised of a single DNA molecule that may be either circular or linear. The full complement of a cell s ...

Hanna Rosin is a senior editor at The Atlantic and the host of Radio Atlantic. She was the co-host of NPR’s Invisibilia and a longtime writer for The Atlantic. She is also the author of the best ...