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)...

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