Scientists have found a cluster of genes that plays a role in the development of an autism subtype. The genes are involved in controlling brain development, as well as the metabolism of cholesterol. The researchers suggested that their findings, which were reported in Nature Medicine, may help create diagnostic tools and precision therapies for some types of autism.
Autism is Linked to Abnormal Lipid Levels
Rose Duesterwald
Rose became acquainted with Patient Worthy after her husband was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) six years ago. During this period of partial remission, Rose researched investigational drugs to be prepared in the event of a relapse. Her husband died February 12, 2021 with a rare and unexplained occurrence of liver cancer possibly unrelated to AML.
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