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New Tool Unveils Genetic Links to Autism and Schizophrenia

10/20/2025

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Researchers report two studies that advance understanding of genetic inheritance and disease.
In one study, mutations such as 16p12.1 deletion interact with secondary variants to affect autism and schizophrenia.
This interaction explains variation in symptoms among individuals with the same mutation.
The study presents SDR-seq, a tool decoding DNA and RNA from the same cell.
SDR-seq could improve disease screening and treatment by linking variants to health outcomes.

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Story summary

Researchers report two studies that advance understanding of genetic inheritance and disease.
In one study, mutations such as 16p12.1 deletion interact with secondary variants to affect autism and schizophrenia.
This interaction explains variation in symptoms among individuals with the same mutation.
The study presents SDR-seq, a tool decoding DNA and RNA from the same cell.
SDR-seq could improve disease screening and treatment by linking variants to health outcomes.