The first autism disease genes

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The first autism disease genes

The autistic disorder, a neurodevelopmental disease first described

in 1943, represents a challenge for treatment and a puzzle for

research. Alongside Asperger syndrome, a milder form of the disorder,

autism is classified in the continuum of various Autism Spectrum

Disorders (ASD), all of which are characterized by deficits in

language, social interaction, and a strangely restricted and

repetitive behaviour (stereotypy). Disease onset occurs during the

first three years of life. The earlier the disorder is diagnosed, the

sooner the child can be helped through treatment interventions, but

unfortunately detection is often delayed. In a vast majority of

cases, no disease causes can be identified.

Recent advances in autism research have been fuelled by an increased

interest in genetics, and the latest developments point to genetic

factors playing a prominent role in the causes of ASD.

Professor n Leboyer of the Psychiatry Genetic Team INSERM and

director of the specialized French research foundation for

psychiatric disorders, Fondation FondaMental, Paris, will present the

compelling neurobiological story of discovering the first autism

genes. Thereby she will highlight new findings on the role of gene

mutations, their association with synapse abnormalities, and –

surprisingly – a connection between circadian rhythms and autism

risk. These insights will nurture applied projects on the development

of new therapeutic strategies.

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SPEAKER: Professor n Leboyer, Psychiatry Genetic Team INSERM,

University of Paris; Fondation FondaMental, Paris, France

For further information please come to the press conference on 1

September 2008 in Barcelona, Spain!

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To: EOHarm From: mkeller@...Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:53:03 +0000Subject: The first autism disease genes

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/econ-fa070808.phpThe first autism disease genesThe autistic disorder, a neurodevelopmental disease first described in 1943, represents a challenge for treatment and a puzzle for research. Alongside Asperger syndrome, a milder form of the disorder, autism is classified in the continuum of various Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), all of which are characterized by deficits in language, social interaction, and a strangely restricted and repetitive behaviour (stereotypy). Disease onset occurs during the first three years of life. The earlier the disorder is diagnosed, the sooner the child can be helped through treatment interventions, but unfortunately detection is often delayed. In a vast majority of cases, no disease causes can be identified. Recent advances in autism research have been fuelled by an increased interest in genetics, and the latest developments point to genetic factors playing a prominent role in the causes of ASD. Professor n Leboyer of the Psychiatry Genetic Team INSERM and director of the specialized French research foundation for psychiatric disorders, Fondation FondaMental, Paris, will present the compelling neurobiological story of discovering the first autism genes. Thereby she will highlight new findings on the role of gene mutations, their association with synapse abnormalities, and – surprisingly – a connection between circadian rhythms and autism risk. These insights will nurture applied projects on the development of new therapeutic strategies. ###SPEAKER: Professor n Leboyer, Psychiatry Genetic Team INSERM, University of Paris; Fondation FondaMental, Paris, France For further information please come to the press conference on 1 September 2008 in Barcelona, Spain! HERE WASTHIS PUBLISHED?

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