‘Mosaic’ gene mutations could explain some cases of autism
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8 February 2021‘Mosaic’ gene mutations could explain some cases of autism
The causes of autism remain mysterious. Scientists have linked autism spectrum disorder to a long list of genes, but most children with autism have no known explanation. Two new studies add to the picture, implicating mutations that affect only a fraction of a child’s cells. Called mosaic mutations, they open a new avenue for research and could eventually become part of diagnostic testing for children on the autism spectrum.
