Genetic deletion discovered as risk factor for autism and schizophrenia
Friday, November 5, 2010 - 09:50
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified the deletion of a genomic region on chromosome 17 as a significant risk factor for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and schizophrenia. A mutation of one of the genes in the deleted interval already is a known cause of renal cysts and diabetes syndrome (RCAD)...