"Largest-Ever Study Ties Over 100 Genes To Autism" - Amy Norton
More than 100 genes appear to be involved in autism spectrum disorders, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Autism exists on a spectrum, and many people wouldn't need any new, targeted drug therapies because they're doing fine," said senior author Joseph Buxbaum, PhD, professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics and genomic sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He added, “Using newer analytic techniques, the researchers were able to zero in on 102 genes associated with ASD.”
— Joseph D. Buxbaum, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Director, Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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