Friday, October 24, 2014

Genetic Change in Autism Related Gene Identified


A new study from Bradley Hospital has identified a genetic change in a recently identified autism-associated gene, which may provide further insight into the causes of autism. The study, now published online in the Journal of Medical Genetics, presents findings that likely represent a definitive clinical marker for some patients' developmental disabilities.

"Genetic testing is a very powerful diagnostic tool for individuals with developmental delay," said Eric Morrow, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Developmental Disorder Genetics Research Program at Bradley Hospital and lead author of the study. "Through genetic testing, which is available to some in the clinical setting as well as in research, a medical diagnosis is possible for a large subset of patients."

To learn more please visit: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/08/140828170007.htm

To access the CDR Library: http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.asp 

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