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Researchers identify genetic 'convergence' in autism and a possible explanation for the female protective effect

In many cases, all it takes is one mutated gene to orchestrate changes across a whole network of genes linked to autism, according to new results published in Nature by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital. The finding could explain why different mutations in one or several of the hundreds of genes linked to autism can lead to a similar condition.

Researchers identify genetic 'convergence' in autism and a possible explanation for the female protective effect

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Sean Gregory is the project manager for NASA’s Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) Management Office within the SNWG implementation team.

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