Rare disruptions of FOXP2 have been strongly implicated in deficits in language
development. Research over the past decade has suggested a role in the formation of …

The evolution of novel morphological features, such as feathers, involves the modification of
developmental processes regulated by gene networks. The fact that genetic novelty …

A variety of features of autism can be simulated in rodents, including the core behavioral
hallmarks of stereotyped and repetitive behaviors, and deficits in social interaction and …

Reading and language abilities are heritable traits that are likely to share some genetic
influences with each other. To identify pleiotropic genetic variants affecting these traits, we …

Researchers are beginning to uncover the neurogenetic pathways that underlie our
unparalleled capacity for spoken language. Initial clues come from identification of genetic …

As genes that confer increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are identified, a
crucial next step is to determine how these risk factors impact brain structure and function …

Twin and family studies have demonstrated that most cognitive traits are moderately to
highly heritable. Neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, autism, and specific …

The relation between language and theory of mind (ToM) has been debated for more than
two decades. In a similar vein, ToM has been examined in children with specific language …

The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous set of developmental disorders
characterized at their core by deficits in social interaction and communication. Current …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) encompass a group of neurodevelopmental diseases that
demonstrate strong heritability, however, the inheritance is not simple and many genes have …