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Key Study Finds More Autism Genes

Scientists have found 27 different regions in the genome where rare copy number variations – missing or extra copies of DNA segments – exist in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but not in those without the disease. These findings are reported in the most recent  issue of PLOs Genetics, and came from additional analysis [...]

New Autism Gene Found: Patient Group Played Critical Role

A new genetic link to autism has been found and reinforces the role of brain cell connections in this condition. Patients from the AGRE database contributed samples for the research.