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.
Tag: whole-exome sequencing
May 2019
News
Genetic background may alter effect of autism mutations
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A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
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News / Toolbox
New algorithm identifies rare mutations in single neurons
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A new computational method sifts true mutations from spurious ones in a single cell’s genome.
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The multiple hits theory of autism, explained
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Researchers are studying how a combination of genetic ‘hits’ may contribute to autism’s diversity.
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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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Features / Deep Dive
How families are driving the study of autism genes
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Parents of children with rare autism-linked mutations are banding together for support and to join forces with scientists, accelerating the pace of research.
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Prenatal sequencing for some autism genes may soon be available
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Two new studies point to the possibility of detecting autism mutations before birth — along with all the ethical and logistical problems that may bring.
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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
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.