News
Study suggests Rett syndrome doesn’t always arise spontaneously
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Nearly one in four men who have a daughter with Rett syndrome carry mutations linked to the condition in some of their sperm.
Tag: genetic testing
December 2018
November 2018
News
Schizophrenia prevalence may be threefold higher in people with autism
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Autism and schizophrenia co-occur significantly more often than would be expected by chance, according to an analysis of nearly 2 million people.
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News
Genetic background can alter behavior of common mouse strains
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Mice with different genetic backgrounds have distinct behavioral profiles — and that may muddle findings from mouse research.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
How Austria can restore its status as a center of autism research
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Austria must train more autism specialists, expand its research funding and build more centers for autism diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2018
Opinion / Viewpoint
Counseling can ease shock of unexpected genetic results
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The best way to deliver surprises from genetic findings is to provide adequate information and counseling alongside the results.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Angelman syndrome: Bellwether for genetic therapy in autism
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It is not a matter of whether there will be clinical trials of genetic therapy for Angelman syndrome, but when.
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Features / Deep Dive
Unlocking the secrets of fragile X in Colombia
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A remote Colombian town is home to the world’s largest cluster of people with fragile X syndrome. Scientists are learning from them — and trying to help.
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September 2018
News
How genetics is revealing rare childhood conditions
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A pioneering project is showing how, 17 years since the first draft of the human genome, our genes are giving up their secrets and bringing hope to parents around the world.
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Features / Deep Dive
Rebooting Becky’s brain
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An electrical brain implant all but erased the obsessions that had consumed Becky Audette, years after her autism diagnosis. Could similar implants help other people with severe autism?
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August 2018
Multimedia / Webinars
Journal club: Rare genetic variation in brain conditions
Watch the complete replay of this journal club, which featured a paper exploring rare genetic variation in psychiatric conditions, including autism.