Spectrum Stories: The benefits of genetic testing in autism
Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families.
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Spectrum: Autism Research News
Tag: genetic testing
March 2019
February 2019
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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Europe’s race to ramp up genetic tests for autism
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
Revelando los secretos del síndrome X frágil en Colombia
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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Why genetic tests matter for autistic people
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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Expliquer la résilience à l’autisme peut faire naître de nouvelles thérapies
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 […]
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December 2018
Study suggests Rett syndrome doesn’t always arise spontaneously
Nearly one in four men who have a daughter with Rett syndrome carry mutations linked to the condition in some of their sperm.
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November 2018
Schizophrenia prevalence may be threefold higher in people with autism
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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Genetic background can alter behavior of common mouse strains
Mice with different genetic backgrounds have distinct behavioral profiles — and that may muddle findings from mouse research.
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How Austria can restore its status as a center of autism research
Austria must train more autism specialists, expand its research funding and build more centers for autism diagnosis and treatment.
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