18 novel subtype-dependent genetic variants for autism spectrum disorders revealed
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 16:30
in Biology & Nature
By dividing individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) into four subtypes according to similarity of symptoms and reanalyzing existing genome-wide genetic data on these individuals vs. controls, researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences have identified 18 novel and highly significant genetic markers for ASD.