Menu
Register Login
Register Login
034-33257301
info@autismkerman.ir
  1. Home Page
  2. General Articles
  3. How did scientists find out that genes play a role in autism?

How did scientists find out that genes play a role in autism?

How did scientists find out that genes play a role in autism?

How did scientists find out that genes play a role in autism?

View Details

How did scientists find out that genes play a role in autism

27 Jul 1400
Since the first pair of autism was studied and discovered in 1977, several teams have compared the prevalence of autism in the pair and shown that autism is highly inherited. When the same pair has autism, there is an 80% chance that other pairs will be the same. But genetics alone is not the only reason for autism in children. Environmental factors also play a role in this situation. But scientists do not agree with the relationship between environment and genes. Some environmental influences, such as birth defects, may be synchronized with genetic factors to cause or exacerbate autism.

Is there such a thing as an autism gene?
Not really. There are many disorders associated with autism that stem from a mutation in a gene. Including fragile X chromosomes or rat syndrome. But less than one percent of non-syndromic autism cases are rooted in a gene mutation. There has never been such a thing as an autism gene. This means that no gene is definitely mutated in the body of any person with autism spectrum disorder. The list of genes involved in autism is still being studied. Scientists have measured about 100 genes that have been linked to autism. Most of these genes are important in connecting neurons or controlling the state of other genes.

Articles Related

How exercise helps people with autism
How exercise helps people with autism

How exercise helps people with autism: "Sensory perception is an extra burden for people with autism and causes them to engage in behaviors that upset them," says Dr. O'Connor, a professor of physical education. They do not have a social. John O'Connor, a professor of physical education at Montana State University, explains why. Swimming and running involve rhythmic movements that are similar to stereotyped behaviors that people with autism may be distracted by clapping their hands and walking on their toes in the same way. Researchers have learned how exercise can reduce repetitive behaviors, but this knowledge is often marginalized.

27 Jul 1400
مقالات عمومی