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A representative gene

showing how sex can influence levels of

methylation across the lifespan. Each dot represents a different brain.

(Credit: Barbara Lipska, Ph.D., NIMH Clinical Brain Disorders Branch)

Genes linked to schizophrenia and autism

spectrum disorders are members of a select club of genes regulated

during environmentally sensitive times, U.S. researchers said.

Researchers at the National Institute of

Health said a regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the

brain's executive hub are among the most environmentally responsive.

The mechanism, called DNA methylation --

a biochemical process that is important for normal development in

higher organisms -- abruptly switches from off to on within the human

brain's prefrontal cortex during this pivotal transition from fetal to

post-natal life. As methylation increases, gene expression slows down

after birth.

This mechanism leaves chemical

instructions that tell genes what proteins to make -- what kind of

tissue to produce or what functions to activate.

Although not part of DNA, these

instructions are inherited from a child's parents, but they are also

influenced by environmental factors, allowing for change throughout the

lifespan, the study said.

"Developmental brain disorders may be

traceable to altered methylation of genes early in life," lead author

Barbara Lipska, a scientist in the NIH's National Institute of Mental

Health said in a statement. "For example, genes that code for the

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Autism Spectrum Disorders,

Schizophrenia Genes Tied to Environment

By Janis Esch thirdage.com

A representative gene

showing how sex can influence levels of

methylation across the lifespan. Each dot represents a different brain.

(Credit: Barbara Lipska, Ph.D., NIMH Clinical Brain Disorders Branch)

Genes linked to schizophrenia and autism

spectrum disorders are members of a select club of genes regulated

during environmentally sensitive times, U.S. researchers said.

Researchers at the National Institute of

Health said a regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the

brain's executive hub are among the most environmentally responsive.

The mechanism, called DNA methylation --

a biochemical process that is important for normal development in

higher organisms -- abruptly switches from off to on within the human

brain's prefrontal cortex during this pivotal transition from fetal to

post-natal life. As methylation increases, gene expression slows down

after birth.

This mechanism leaves chemical

instructions that tell genes what proteins to make -- what kind of

tissue to produce or what functions to activate.

Although not part of DNA, these

instructions are inherited from a child's parents, but they are also

influenced by environmental factors, allowing for change throughout the

lifespan, the study said.

"Developmental brain disorders may be

traceable to altered methylation of genes early in life," lead author

Barbara Lipska, a scientist in the NIH's National Institute of Mental

Health said in a statement. "For example, genes that code for the

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RESEARCH

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia Genes Tied to Environment

Gene Regulator in Brain's Executive Hub Tracked Across Lifespan

Enhanced Cortisol Response to Stress in Children in Autism

Study Finds Jolt To The Brain Boosts Memory

Chelation Therapy Trial Continued Despite Risks

RESOURCES

The Three R's To Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism

3-D Technology Helps Autistic Kids Learn To Read

Employment: Autism and Driving

PEOPLE

Autistic Boy Wanders From School, Elementary Didn't Notice

COMMENTARY

New DSM Is "Dangerous" Say Experts

'Schafer

Autism Report' Now

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App on iPhone, iPad

and Droid!

DO

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AUTISM NOW

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Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia Genes Tied to Environment

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Autism Spectrum Disorders,

Schizophrenia Genes Tied to Environment

By Janis Esch thirdage.com

A representative gene

showing how sex can influence levels of

methylation across the lifespan. Each dot represents a different brain.

(Credit: Barbara Lipska, Ph.D., NIMH Clinical Brain Disorders Branch)

Genes linked to schizophrenia and autism

spectrum disorders are members of a select club of genes regulated

during environmentally sensitive times, U.S. researchers said.

Researchers at the National Institute of

Health said a regulatory mechanism that turns genes on and off in the

brain's executive hub are among the most environmentally responsive.

The mechanism, called DNA methylation --

a biochemical process that is important for normal development in

higher organisms -- abruptly switches from off to on within the human

brain's prefrontal cortex during this pivotal transition from fetal to

post-natal life. As methylation increases, gene expression slows down

after birth.

This mechanism leaves chemical

instructions that tell genes what proteins to make -- what kind of

tissue to produce or what functions to activate.

Although not part of DNA, these

instructions are inherited from a child's parents, but they are also

influenced by environmental factors, allowing for change throughout the

lifespan, the study said.

"Developmental brain disorders may be

traceable to altered methylation of genes early in life," lead author

Barbara Lipska, a scientist in the NIH's National Institute of Mental

Health said in a statement. "For example, genes that code for the

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RESEARCH

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia Genes Tied to Environment

Gene Regulator in Brain's Executive Hub Tracked Across Lifespan

Enhanced Cortisol Response to Stress in Children in Autism

Study Finds Jolt To The Brain Boosts Memory

Chelation Therapy Trial Continued Despite Risks

RESOURCES

The Three R's To Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism

3-D Technology Helps Autistic Kids Learn To Read

Employment: Autism and Driving

PEOPLE

Autistic Boy Wanders From School, Elementary Didn't Notice

COMMENTARY

New DSM Is "Dangerous" Say Experts

'Schafer

Autism Report' Now

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