The X chromosome holds stronger-than-expected genetic sway over the structure of several brain regions. The genes that may underlie this oversized influence have ties to autism.

As treatments for some autism-linked genetic conditions inch closer to the clinic, researchers are talking more urgently about screening all newborns for such conditions.

A large, whole-genome sequencing study of families yields insights into ultra-rare genetic variants that contribute to autism.

The more scientists dig into DNA, the more intricate its contribution to autism seems to be. Here, we unravel the complex genetics of autism.

The largest-yet study of genetic data from autistic people has identified 255 genes associated with the condition.

A technique that expands tissue before spotting and sequencing RNA — the molecular messenger for DNA — enables researchers to see where particular genes are expressed in cells.

The technique enables researchers to sequence the DNA of an intact cell, providing a unique view of the genome’s organization inside the nucleus.

Researchers have created the most complete macaque reference genome to date and used it to catalog genetic variation among hundreds of monkeys.