Columbia researchers identify 60 new autism genes. A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers has identified 60 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which may provide valuable clues about the causes of autism across the full spectrum of the disorder. “Overall, t
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability caused by brain differences.researchers has identified 60 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder , which may provide valuable clues about the causes of autism across the full spectrum of the disorder.
The researchers used data from over 43,000 autistic individuals, including 35,000 participants from the SPARK autism research program of the Simons Foundation, to find hidden autism genes that potentially explain the majority of cases. “We need to do more detailed studies including more individuals who carry these genes to understand how each gene contributes to the features of autism, but we think these genes will help us unravel the biological underpinnings that lead to most cases of autism,” Chung says.
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