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‘Editing’ of RNA may play sizeable role in autism
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People with autism may show scant activity in a poorly understood molecular process thought to regulate gene expression.
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Genes
Rare or common, inherited or spontaneous, mutations form the core of autism risk.
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.
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News
Analysis pinpoints genes linked to autism, developmental delay
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An analysis of spontaneous mutations in nearly 11,000 individuals with developmental delay or autism implicates 49 new genes.
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Opinion / Viewpoint
Genetic risk ‘scores’ may help forecast autism diagnosis
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A count of genetic variants may help predict a person’s risk of various conditions — but its clinical use prompts ethical questions.
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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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People with autism show scant activity in a poorly understood molecular process thought to regulate gene expression in the brain, according to a new study1. The process, called RNA editing, turns out to involve two proteins central to fragile X syndrome, one of the most common causes of autism. The findings suggest that stalled RNA […]
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CRISPR studies hint at cell pathways involved in autism
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A variety of genetic risk factors for autism may disrupt some of the same processes in cells.
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December 2018
Features / Special Reports / 2018: Year in Review
Five hot topics in autism research in 2018
This year, researchers made big headway on autism’s most perplexing questions.
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News / Toolbox
Large U.K. database reveals links between genes and brain function
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A newly expanded database of information from people in the United Kingdom provides a detailed picture of genetic diversity.