Insidermedicine in 60 - January 10 2008

Description: From Boston- A new genetic link has been found to autism. Scanning the DNA of a database of patients and family members of those with varying degrees of the autism spectrum disorder, researchers were able to identify novel mutations in chromosome 16. These mutations involved both deletions and duplications on the chromosome. The mutation, which was seen in 1% of those with the condition was not seen in family members, suggesting it arised de novo. From Los Angeles- Anxiety may raise the risk ...