Autism genetics: “mice with a single mutated CHD8 copy (heterozygous) expressed behavioral abnormalities strictly in males, the severe double-mutated homozygous models displayed devastating autism traits in both males and females.” Posted on May 20, 2026 by jgordon https://neurosciencenews.com/chd8-mutation-asd-genetics-30734/ Studying 4:1 ratio in humans.