Autism and schizophrenia: Family history may not always be a good indicator
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 13:21
in Biology & Nature
Family history may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing to autism or schizophrenia, a new study suggests. The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations -- alterations of the cell's DNA -- play a role in these devastating conditions.