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The article on the Autism Genome Project consists of 120 scientists from more than 60 institutions representing 11 countries. In this project these scientists have identified certain genes that are potentially responsible for autism," Hallmayer said. "Recognizing the genetic factors that cause this complex disorder is a very important step in better understanding and treating its different manifestations." The scientists collected data from over 1,000 individuals with autism that tend to carry more submicroscopic insertions and deletions called copy number variants in their genome. The copy number variants are inherited ad some were only found in the child and not the parents. …show more content…
The data collected from human subjects by testing the genes of children and parents will allow the scientists to see if this gene is passed down from generation to generation. They using genotype testing to see if it is in the blood of its subjects.
This article provides examples as well as expert opinion that I can use in my project. This will provide me with evidence to support my claims that Autism is heredity. This will allow for more institutions to test further subject to determine the validity of their findings and ultimately find a cure for autism or allowing parents to find out early if their child will be born with
The article on the Autism Genome Project consists of 120 scientists from more than 60 institutions representing 11 countries. In this project these scientists have identified certain genes that are potentially responsible for autism," Hallmayer said. "Recognizing the genetic factors that cause this complex disorder is a very important step in better understanding and treating its different manifestations." The scientists collected data from over 1,000 individuals with autism that tend to carry more submicroscopic insertions and deletions called copy number variants in their genome. The copy number variants are inherited ad some were only found in the child and not the parents. …show more content…
The data collected from human subjects by testing the genes of children and parents will allow the scientists to see if this gene is passed down from generation to generation. They using genotype testing to see if it is in the blood of its subjects.
This article provides examples as well as expert opinion that I can use in my project. This will provide me with evidence to support my claims that Autism is heredity. This will allow for more institutions to test further subject to determine the validity of their findings and ultimately find a cure for autism or allowing parents to find out early if their child will be born with