Autism researchers announce breakthrough in identifying gene
Researchers say they have found the first piece of the genetic puzzle that could lead to greatly improved diagnosis, treatment and even prevention of autism.
A multi-university team, which included the University of Miami School of Medicine, has identified a gene associated with autism, according to a report published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed medical journal Nature.
It may be only one of as many as 50 genes involved, and environmental factors are also involved, but Margaret Pericak-Vance, director of UM’s Institute for Human Genomics, says the discovery could lead to practical results within a decade.
‘’Things are moving so fast, in the next five years or so you can see some of this information being translated maybe into prediction, even therapies,’’ she said.
Therapies that would prevent autism are ‘’farther down the pike,’’ she said.
The study is a collaboration of the UM institute, Vanderbilt University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of California, Los Angeles.
In the study, research teams visited a dozen sites around the country and studied more than 10,000 subjects, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, family members and volunteers without the disorder.
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Genetic research – a waste of time and money
“One gene will not reveal all life's secrets”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/stevejones_viewfromthelab/5189941/One-gene-will-not-reveal-all-lifes-secrets.html
“Genetic research in a "blind alley" in search for cures for common diseases”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5189873/Genetic-research-in-a-blind-alley-in-search-for-cures-for-common-diseases.html
A few years ago I have pointed that genetic hype is based on a grain science and rest is “IntelliGENE Design Theory.
It is difficult to comprehend why so many people taking serious any genetics research. There will be no progress in understanding of autism as long as people taking serious genetics nonsense.
Genetic research in the near term will only lead to a test and abortions. Therapies can not be developed with current technologies when "as many as 50 genes involved" Mainstream medical is over funding this research so they can abort their way out of the Autism Epidemic like they did with Downs syndrome. Solve the problem do not let them murder innocent children. We need support for therapies and treatments for the 72 families impacted each and every day.
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