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Deletion, duplication of chromosome 16 segment may confer same autism risk
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Autism may be just as common among children missing a segment of chromosome 16 as it is in those with an extra copy.
Tag: intellectual disability
March 2019
February 2019
News
Mouse models pinpoint effects of top autism gene
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Two independent sets of mice missing a copy of SETD5, a top autism gene, link the gene to the condition’s traits.
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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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Rapid regression distinguishes rare condition from autism
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Some children who dramatically lose a range of abilities after age 2 may have a condition called childhood disintegrative disorder.
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New group faces backlash over its goals for severe autism
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A new advocacy group for people with severe autism taps into the deep divide in the community over who should speak for those on the spectrum.
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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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December 2018
Features / Special Reports / 2018: Year in Review
Notable papers in autism research in 2018
This year’s list of top papers highlights new dimensions in our understanding of autism genetics and hints at novel treatments.
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November 2018
Features / Deep Dive
Why are there so few autism specialists?
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A lack of interest, training and pay may limit the supply of specialists best equipped to diagnose and treat children with autism.
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New mouse model shows brain effects of autism gene
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Mice lacking one copy of a gene linked to autism are small and show striking changes in the number and quality of their cries.
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October 2018
Opinion / Reviews
Book Review: A mother finds reward in risk
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In “The Boy Who Loved Too Much,” a woman tries to cocoon her son, who has Williams syndrome, from life’s insults but later realizes her protective instincts carry dangers of their own.