Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, but the full extent of its genetic underpinnings has ...

A gene that may increase the risk of autism in the general population has been identified for the first time by scientists. The gene was discovered in a chromosome region previously suspected of ...

In 2023, researchers reported they had identified seven genes linked to an increased risk of autism. When introducing their ...

A recent international study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified new genetic variants associated with autism and developmental delays. This discovery adds to the growing list of genetic ...

There’s not one “autism gene” that’s at work. Many things, in addition to genes, may be involved. PDD, or ASD, can affect anyone, but Megerian explains that many risk factors can increase ...

Feb. 17, 2021 — The mutation of a gene that has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder led to marked sleep disturbances in fruit flies, according to a ...

Autism and related disorders ... Affect mTor Signaling and Increase Risk of ASD In summary, multiple single-gene disorders with ASD features derive from compromised regulation of mTOR-linked ...

A recent study from Northwestern University has uncovered a genetic factor that may play a key role in autism. Researchers found that a specific gene affects how brain cells form connections during ...

One theory suggests that a woman's exposure to air pollution or harmful contaminants before or during pregnancy may trigger a genetic mutation leading to autism in her child. Gene variations in ...

In 2023, researchers reported they had identified seven genes linked to an increased risk of autism. When introducing their research results, they also noted that prior research has estimated that ...