Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report


Genes genes all in an order, the ones you have, the greater risk of disorder

January 27, 2020

This week, a special focus on genetics:  what type, where do they come from, what do these genes do and how do they influence risk of a wide array of psychiatric issues including autism.  The results come from the largest study to date of people with autism as well as those with ADHD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  It’s also the largest study of the Female Protective Effect so far.  Even if genetics does not explain everything about ASD, genetics is important and you deserve to know why.  Below is a graphical abstract of what they found:
 

 
https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0092-8674%2819%2931398-4
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31835028