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Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Diagnoses Autism in Teen

4/17/2025

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In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine diagnosed a 17-year-old with autism and intellectual disability using advanced long-read genome sequencing. This innovative approach reveals genetic insights that traditional methods miss, promising brighter futures through personalized treatments for complex psychiatric disorders.

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In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine diagnosed a 17-year-old with autism and intellectual disability using advanced long-read genome sequencing. This innovative approach reveals genetic insights that traditional methods miss, promising brighter futures through personalized treatments for complex psychiatric disorders.