Genomics, convergent neuroscience and progress in understanding autism spectrum disorder
More than a hundred genes have been identified that, when disrupted, impart large risk for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current knowledge about the encoded proteins—although …
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current knowledge about the encoded proteins—although …
An overview of autism spectrum disorder, heterogeneity and treatment options
Since the documented observations of Kanner in 1943, there has been great debate about
the diagnoses, the sub-types, and the diagnostic threshold that relates to what is now known …
the diagnoses, the sub-types, and the diagnostic threshold that relates to what is now known …
Rare coding variation provides insight into the genetic architecture and phenotypic context of autism
Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) carry functional mutations rarely
observed in the general population. We explored the genes disrupted by these variants from …
observed in the general population. We explored the genes disrupted by these variants from …
Integrating de novo and inherited variants in 42,607 autism cases identifies mutations in new moderate-risk genes
To capture the full spectrum of genetic risk for autism, we performed a two-stage analysis of
rare de novo and inherited coding variants in 42,607 autism cases, including 35,130 new …
rare de novo and inherited coding variants in 42,607 autism cases, including 35,130 new …
Genomic architecture of autism from comprehensive whole-genome sequence annotation
B Trost, B Thiruvahindrapuram, AJS Chan… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
Fully understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics requires whole-genome
sequencing (WGS). We present the latest release of the Autism Speaks MSSNG resource …
sequencing (WGS). We present the latest release of the Autism Speaks MSSNG resource …
Evidence for 28 genetic disorders discovered by combining healthcare and research data
De novo mutations in protein-coding genes are a well-established cause of developmental
disorders. However, genes known to be associated with developmental disorders account …
disorders. However, genes known to be associated with developmental disorders account …
The contributions of rare inherited and polygenic risk to ASD in multiplex families
M Cirnigliaro, TS Chang, SA Arteaga… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a complex genetic architecture involving contributions
from both de novo and inherited variation. Few studies have been designed to address the …
from both de novo and inherited variation. Few studies have been designed to address the …
[HTML][HTML] Large-scale exome sequencing study implicates both developmental and functional changes in the neurobiology of autism
We present the largest exome sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date
(n= 35,584 total samples, 11,986 with ASD). Using an enhanced analytical framework to …
(n= 35,584 total samples, 11,986 with ASD). Using an enhanced analytical framework to …
Inherited and de novo genetic risk for autism impacts shared networks
We performed a comprehensive assessment of rare inherited variation in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) by analyzing whole-genome sequences of 2,308 individuals from families …
disorder (ASD) by analyzing whole-genome sequences of 2,308 individuals from families …
Recent ultra-rare inherited variants implicate new autism candidate risk genes
Autism is a highly heritable complex disorder in which de novo mutation (DNM) variation
contributes significantly to risk. Using whole-genome sequencing data from 3,474 families …
contributes significantly to risk. Using whole-genome sequencing data from 3,474 families …