Angelman syndrome’s silent gene points way forward for autism therapies
Advances in research and help from families have brought scientists to the brink of an effective therapy for Angelman syndrome.
Advances in research and help from families have brought scientists to the brink of an effective therapy for Angelman syndrome.
As prenatal testing improves, it presents a host of thorny issues — from what to test and how to interpret the results, to what to do about them.
To boost the participation of marginalized communities in genetic studies, doctors must first win back their trust.
A website called GeneMatcher has helped researchers identify a new gene for intellectual disability, developmental delay and autism.
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.
People with autism and their families can be important partners in understanding the genetics of autism by agreeing to share their genetic data.
Finding a mutation linked to autism traits can have life-changing consequences for autistic individuals and their families.
Watch the complete replay of Ivan Iossifov discussing the genetic basis of autism’s features.
Many countries in Europe are reckoning with the growing demand for genetic tests for autistic people — and the accompanying ethical and scientific considerations.
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.