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Spectrum: Autism Research News

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Brian O'Roak

Associate professor of molecular and medical genetics, Oregon Health and Science University

Brian O’Roak uses genomic approaches to unlock the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability.

May 2018
Figures along the top of a cliff, reaching for the papers falling from the sky and circulating in the air currents.

How I learned to stop worrying and love preprints

by  /  22 May 2018

Preprints are gaining traction in biology, but some researchers have lingering concerns. Should they?

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June 2017

Burning debate: What’s the best way to nab real autism genes?

by  /  27 June 2017

How to best use a large volume of data to discover new genetic risk factors for autism is a matter of intense debate, particularly in light of historical challenges.

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