Copy number variation and autism: New insights and clinical implications

Copy number variation and autism: New insights and clinical implications

Genomic research can lead to discoveries of copy number variations (CNVs) which can be a susceptibility factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The clinical translation is that this can improve the care of children with ASD. Chromosome microarray is now the first-tiered genetic investigation for...

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Main Authors: Brian Hon-Yin Chung, Victoria Qinchen Tao, Winnie Wan-Yee Tso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-07-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
chromosome microarray
copy number variation
genetic counseling
genetic testing
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664613000570

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