International study finds new autism genetic links
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Scientists revealed the most extensive findings to date on the genetics of autism on Sunday, pinpointing two new genetic links that may predispose children to develop the complex brain disorder.
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[Health India]: Washington, Oct 23 : An international research team led by scientists at the National Institute on Aging (NIA has discovered a gene which when mutated causes Parkinson&#39;s disease in some families.
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High levels of a male sex hormone in foetuses are linked to a higher chance of developing autistic traits in childhood, scientists say.
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Scientists are zeroing in on brain growth and inflammation as possible suspects in the cause of autism.
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A breakthrough study in mice points the way to reversing symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome   -  and gives hope for treating other  autistic disorders
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NEW YORK  - Sleep problems and depression   in children may share a genetic source, a study of twins hints.
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By CHERYL WITTENAUER    ST. LOUIS  -- Scientists say they've identified a gene that appears to be linked to both alcoholism and depression, a finding that may one day help identify those at higher risk for the diseases and guide new treatments...
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French scientists have identified genetic mutations in a small number of children with autism which could provide insight into the biological basis of the disorder.
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A single gene fault could hold the key to a range of disorders linked to heart disease and stroke, a study has found. A team from Yale University School of Medicine found the defect was linked to conditions
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Dec. 10, 2004 -- A newly discovered gene mutation may make some people more vulnerable to depression. If confirmed by larger studies, the finding may shed new light on depression, which affects almost 19 million
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French scientists have identified genetic  mutations in a small number of children with autism which could  provide insight into the biological basis of the disorder.
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New research shows how a part of the brain helps us recognize fear in other people's facial expressions. The discovery may one day aid people with autism.
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Scientists have identified a genetic variation that could make people more susceptible to depression, according to a report published Friday in the New York Times.
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The discovery of a gene mutation associated with autism makes headlines, but the fine print reveals that only 1 percent of autistic children carry that mutation.
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About one in 150 American children has autism, an urgent public health concern, said U.S. health officials Thursday who reported on the largest study done so far on the troubling disorder.
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Scientists have identified a gene that is strongly associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
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A massive new study of the genetics of autism could lead to diagnostic tests and, eventually, to the identification of new drug targets.