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Autism Research Into Lyme Disease

Some current Autism Research is taking place to look into the possible relationship between the Autism Disorder and Lyme Disease Autism Spectrum Disorder currently affects about one in every one hundred and fifty children with far more males affected than
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Scientists Measure Gene Mutation Rate In Autism And Schizophrenia

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:34:12 -0700

An international study led by University of Montreal scientists suggests family history may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing to autism or schizophrenia. The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations - alterations of the cell's DNA - play a role in these devastating conditions. Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, this study has implications ...


Autism and schizophrenia: Family history may not always be a good indicator

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:15:09 -0700

Family history may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing to autism or schizophrenia, a new study suggests. The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations -- alterations of the cell's DNA -- play a role in these devastating conditions.


Autism and schizophrenia: Scientists measure gene mutation rate

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:31:59 -0700

( University of Montreal ) An international study led by University of Montreal scientists suggests family history may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing to autism or schizophrenia. The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations -- alterations of the cell's DNA -- play a role in these devastating conditions. Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics ...