Autism: recent molecular genetic advances

Janine Lamb, J. Moore, A Bailey, A.P. Monaco

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    Abstract

    Autism (MIM 209850) is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder of unknown aetiology with profound consequences for patients and their families. Strong evidence from twin and family studies indicates the importance of genetic factors in the development of idiopathic autism, although it is clear that these influences are complex. This review focuses on recent molecular investigations to identify susceptibility loci implicated in autistic disorder
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)861-868
    Number of pages8
    JournalHum. Mol. Genet.
    Volume9
    Issue number6
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

    Keywords

    • Autistic Disorder
    • Chromosome Aberrations
    • Chromosome Disorders
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
    • genetics
    • Humans
    • Linkage (Genetics)

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