Whole-genome trove ties new genes, variants to autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News
A massive update to the MSSNG dataset gives qualified researchers ready access to explore autism’s genetic architecture on a cloud-based platform.
X-chromosome variants help explain autism’s sex bias | Spectrum | Autism Research News
The rare variants are also linked to ADHD and Tourette syndrome, two other conditions that disproportionately affect boys and men.
Autism-linked genetic variants increase, decrease intelligence | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Common and rare variants in or near autism-associated genes can have opposite effects on cognition.
Analysis ups estimate of spontaneous mutations’ role in autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Spontaneous genetic mutations contribute to autism in 30 to 39 percent of all people with the condition, and 52 to 67 percent of autistic children whose siblings do not also have the condition.
Ultra-rare variants point to new autism candidate genes | Spectrum | Autism Research News
A large, whole-genome sequencing study of families yields insights into ultra-rare genetic variants that contribute to autism.
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