Protein mutations link to autism
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Scientists have discovered how mutations in two key proteins may lead to autism.
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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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The first findings from the world's largest autism research project give hope to families and scientists.
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Inflammation in the brain is clearly a feature of autism, according to a new study published November 15, 2004, in online edition of Annals of Neurology (http://www.
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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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The rare genetic flaw occurs spontaneously near or during conception and may sharply increase the risk that a child will develop autism.
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When a particular combination of proteins is expressed by a mother and her developing fetus, the risk of developing preeclampsia increases, according to a study by Hiby and colleagues in the Oct 18 issue of The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
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Scientists discover a single gene mutation which could be responsible for up to 5% of inherited cases of Parkinson's disease.
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Some children may have an inherited weakness predisposing them to develop autism when exposed to mercury from fish or other sources, an American environmental group says.
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A mutation in the tiny channels that control calcium levels in a cell appears to be responsible for Timothy syndrome -- a rare disorder characterized by irregular heartbeats and autism, new research suggests.
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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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Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes an aggressive form of childhood leukemia and said on Thursday it may mean that drugs being developed for Alzheimer's disease could also provide a better treatment for the cancer.
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Scientists say they have identified a gene that appears to be linked to both alcoholism and depression, a finding that one day may help identify those at higher risk for the diseases and guide new treatments.
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A rare genetic flaw that occurs spontaneously during development may sharply increase the risk that a child will develop autism, researchers report.
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(HealthDay News) -- Autism is a disorder that affects the social behaviors of a child, including the way he speaks, communicates, thinks and acts around others.
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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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-- A rare genetic variation dramatically raises the risk of developing autism, a large study showed, opening new research targets for better understanding the disorder and for treating it.