Mutations in life's 'essential genes' tied to autism
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"We provided another way to prioritize autism genes," Ji said. "We now see that essential genes are much more likely to be associated with autism than non-essential genes. Focusing in on this group of genes will help shed more light on the complex genetic architecture of this disorder."
"The next step is to dig deeper to better understand the specific combinations of mutations within the gene groups we have identified here," Bucan said. "Moreover, our study will help scientists working on model organisms - mice, fish, flies - to interpret their findings and relate them to complex neurodevelopmental disorders."
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