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.
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Spectrum: Autism Research News
Tag: genetic testing
October 2019
August 2019
The problems with prenatal testing for autism
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.
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May 2019
Repairing racial inequality in genetic research
To boost the participation of marginalized communities in genetic studies, doctors must first win back their trust.
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Matchmaking site for genes leads scientists to autism candidate
A website called GeneMatcher has helped researchers identify a new gene for intellectual disability, developmental delay and autism.
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April 2019
Genetic testing for autism, explained
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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Sharing genetic results can advance autism science, medical care
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
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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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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