Grouping similar traits in autism uncovers new genetic culprits
Sorting diverse autism cases into subgroups that share similar traits—such as language delay or IQ—reveals two genomic regions associated withContinue Reading
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Middle Eastern families yield new genetic clues to autism
A unique population of families in the Middle East has revealed new genetic culprits in autism that may interfere withContinue Reading
Rare, spontaneous mutations rife in schizophrenia cases
Mutations that occur spontaneously in a person—rather than being inherited—could account for at least 10 percent of cases in schizophrenia,Continue Reading
Could autism’s core features have independent origins?
The disparate features of autism—social problems, communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors—may have separate causes, argue some scientists. Is it timeContinue Reading
AGRE celebrates 10th anniversary
Since 1997, the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) has collected genetic and clinical information from individuals with autism and theirContinue Reading
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