Genetic background may alter effect of autism mutations
A person’s genetic makeup can ease or worsen the effect of mutations linked to autism.
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Spectrum: Autism Research News
Tag: whole-exome sequencing
May 2019
New algorithm identifies rare mutations in single neurons
A new computational method sifts true mutations from spurious ones in a single cell’s genome.
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The multiple hits theory of autism, explained
Researchers are studying how a combination of genetic ‘hits’ may contribute to autism’s diversity.
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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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How families are driving the study of autism genes
Parents of children with rare autism-linked mutations are banding together for support and to join forces with scientists, accelerating the pace of research.
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Prenatal sequencing for some autism genes may soon be available
Two new studies point to the possibility of detecting autism mutations before birth — along with all the ethical and logistical problems that may bring.
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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
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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Analysis pinpoints genes linked to autism, developmental delay
An analysis of spontaneous mutations in nearly 11,000 individuals with developmental delay or autism implicates 49 new genes.
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