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American Society of Human Genetics 2022

ASHG 2022

A mix of common and rare variants shapes autism inheritance patterns
The study also reveals a link between language development and common variants.
ASHG 2022

Zebrafish point to new gene involved in brain overgrowth, autism
The gene, YTHDF2, has not previously been linked to autism.
ASHG 2022

Lags in genetic testing, variant reporting hinder autism research
Few autistic people undergo the recommended genetic testing for their condition, and test results often do not make their way into public databases, where researchers and clinicians can learn from them.