Common genetic cause of autism and epilepsy discovered
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 10:31
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified a new gene that predisposes people to both autism and epilepsy. The results show for the first time the role of the SYN1 gene in autism, in addition to epilepsy, and strengthen the hypothesis that a deregulation of the function of synapse because of this mutation is the cause of both diseases.
