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Article: First genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders completed
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- The Hindustan Times
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- October 23, 2007
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Washington, Oct. 23 -- The Autism Consortium, a group of leading universities and medical centres in the Boston area, has announced the completion of first genome scan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through its Autism Gene Discovery Project, and has released the reference data set to a database that scientists researching into the condition can use.
The genome scan was conducted with the help of a new, high-resolution microarray technology developed by Affymetrix Inc. scientists. It involved genetic data from more than 3,000 children with ASD and their families.
"Today's release of genetic and phenotypic ...