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Study Links DDX53 Gene to Autism Insights

1/15/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Canadian and Italian researchers has unveiled a genetic connection to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the DDX53 gene on the X chromosome. Published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, the research highlights maternal inheritance patterns, especially in males, paving the way for improved diagnostics and deeper insights into autism.

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A groundbreaking study by Canadian and Italian researchers has unveiled a genetic connection to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the DDX53 gene on the X chromosome. Published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, the research highlights maternal inheritance patterns, especially in males, paving the way for improved diagnostics and deeper insights into autism.