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.
A website called GeneMatcher has helped researchers identify a new gene for intellectual disability, developmental delay and autism.
A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
A new computational method sifts true mutations from spurious ones in a single cell’s genome.
Researchers are studying how a combination of genetic ‘hits’ may contribute to autism’s diversity.
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.
Parents of children with rare autism-linked mutations are banding together for support and to join forces with scientists, accelerating the pace of research.
Two new studies point to the possibility of detecting autism mutations before birth — along with all the ethical and logistical problems that may bring.
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.
Many countries in Europe are reckoning with the growing demand for genetic tests for autistic people — and the accompanying ethical and scientific considerations.