The discovery of four different subtypes of autism is a major step toward understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings ...

Scientists have discovered that the Y chromosome, crucial for male development, is gradually disappearing. This loss, occurring in some men's cells around age 50, is linked to increased risks of ...

Binary polymorphisms associated with the non-recombining region of the human Y chromosome (NRY) preserve the paternal genetic legacy of our species that has persisted to the present, permitting ...

Autism symptoms and new approaches to treatment. Read current research on autism including early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, genetic factors and more.

This Staten Islander went from a small-town girl struggling with her identity to an award-winning executive director who transformed autism services on Staten Island.

Marijuana is becoming easier to get in many states, and one group showing interest might surprise you: parents of children with autism. In online and support groups, families swap tips and share ...

Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other A growing number of Black fathers with autistic children are looking to be more visible in the national autism ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That." ...

Ryan Aston, Standard-Examiner Sensory bags from the Autism Council of Utah have been provided to organizations around Weber County, including the Pleasant View Emergency Center.