Opinion
Repairing racial inequality in genetic research
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To boost the participation of marginalized communities in genetic studies, doctors must first win back their trust.
Tag: genetic testing
May 2019
News
Matchmaking site for genes leads scientists to autism candidate
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A website called GeneMatcher has helped researchers identify a new gene for intellectual disability, developmental delay and autism.
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April 2019
News
Genetic testing for autism, explained
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No genetic test can say whether a person has autism, but it may point to a cause for the condition or for any related complications.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Sharing genetic results can advance autism science, medical care
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People with autism and their families can be important partners in understanding the genetics of autism by agreeing to share their genetic data.
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March 2019
Multimedia / Podcasts
Spectrum Stories: The benefits of genetic testing in autism
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Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families.
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February 2019
Multimedia / Webinars
Webinar: Ivan Iossifov discusses genetic variants linked to autism traits
Watch the complete replay of Ivan Iossifov discussing the genetic basis of autism’s features.
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Features / Deep Dive
Europe’s race to ramp up genetic tests for autism
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Many countries in Europe are reckoning with the growing demand for genetic tests for autistic people — and the accompanying ethical and scientific considerations.
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January 2019
Features / Deep Dive
Revelando los secretos del síndrome X frágil en Colombia
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Una remota ciudad colombiana es el hogar del grupo más grande de personas con síndrome de X frágil. Los científicos están aprendiendo de ellos y tratando de ayudar.
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Features / Deep Dive
Why genetic tests matter for autistic people
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Genetic tests for people with autism are far from routine and don’t always yield results, but the information they offer can change lives.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Expliquer la résilience à l’autisme peut faire naître de nouvelles thérapies
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This article is also available in anglais. Il y a quelques années la mère d’un jeune autiste m’a téléphoné. Elle venait d’apprendre que son fils, qui était dans la vingtaine, avait une délétion de SHANK3, l’un des gènes qui, d’après les découvertes de mon équipe, subit une mutation chez certaines personnes autistes. Cette nouvelle m’a […]