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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Development Disorders

Developmental disorders can be pervasive or specific, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, comes under the category of pervasive The term Pervasive Development Disorder, or PDD, refers to a category of behavioural and psychological development disorders w
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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 ...