Guest guest Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Gene sweep yields half a dozen autism culprits Variety of mutations keep brain from forming proper connections _ Video _ (javascript:vPlayer('25626825','bf3917d4-2777-45de-b828-9fd8a3e38390')) (javascript:vPlayer('25626825','bf3917d4-2777-45de-b828-9fd8a3e38390')) _Study uncovers new genetic link to autism_ (javascript:vPlayer('25626825','bf3917d4-2777-45de-b828-9fd8a3e38390')) July 10: Harvard researchers have uncovered at least six new genes that can increase the risk for autism, providing hope that doctors can identify at-risk children earlier. NBC’s Bazell reports. Nightly News IT HAS BEEN DONE USING FACTS, NOT GUESSING... THIS IS NOT THE ARTICLE I MEANT TO LABEL AS BULLSH__ . updated 7:23 p.m. ET, Thurs., July. 10, 2008 WASHINGTON - Harvard researchers have discovered half a dozen new genes involved in autism that suggest the disorder strikes in a brain that can't properly form new connections. The findings also may help explain why intense education programs do help some autistic children — because certain genes that respond to experience weren't missing, they were just stuck in the " off " position. " The circuits are there but you have to give it an extra push, " said Dr. Goldstein of the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, which wasn't involved in the gene hunt but is well-known for its autism behavioral therapy. " Ms. Michele " **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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