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  "id": 9776282,
  "title": "This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/this-rare-autism-linked-genetic-disorder-may-be-far-more-common-than-9776282",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-25T13:32:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260924020405.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.",
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        "title": "This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/this-rare-autism-linked-genetic-disorder-may-be-far-more-common-than",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:32:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}