First full genome sequencing for autism: Promise for future diagnosis, prevention and treatment

New research has found that full genome sequencing provides the definitive look at wide ranging genetic variations associated with ASD. Inherited, de novo and X-linked genetic alterations found in one half of the affected families sequenced included four newly identified risk genes, nine known and eight candidate ASD risk genes, and in genes associated with fragile X, epilepsy or related syndromes. Some families had a combination of genes involved.

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