An independent study published last month looked at
several autism genes and made a strong case for three of the new genes2.
Not exact matches
The segment contains
several genes, one of which raises the risk of
autism.
In the new study, the researchers discovered that during the second trimester of human brain development, oRG cells express
genes related to a fundamental signaling pathway called mTOR, defects in which have previously been implicated in
autism and
several other psychiatric disorders.
Both of the new studies found that copy number events involving either duplication or deletion of the 25 to 30 chromosome - 16
genes —
several of which are known to play a role in the developing brain — appear to cause
autism.
Genome sequencing of six children with
autism has revealed mutations in a
gene that stops
several essential amino acids being depleted.
Scientists have uncovered
several gene mutations that sharply increase the chances of developing
autism.
The SFARI
Gene database curates information into
several distinct data modules to provide researchers with the most comprehensive, up - to - date research on the genetic causes of
autism.
The results are consistent with other biological studies which point to the likely interaction of
several genes in producing complex disorders such as
autism [36] and schizophrenia [37].