Number of autism-linked genes more than triples in new analyses
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The number of high-confidence autism-linked genes has more than tripled to 253, according to new research, revealing that these genes are involved in three key biological processes. The study also highlights that rare, de novo variants in these genes have a significant impact on autism susceptibility, unlike common variants. Additionally, the findings show that genes linked to both autism and broader neurodevelopmental conditions differ in their expression patterns and biological roles compared to autism-specific genes.
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