by Wendy F.
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August 21, 2006

Canadian team finds genetic markers for autism

February 18, 2007 10:23 PM EST
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Autism is very much in the news these days, especially Asperger's Syndrome as well many other disorders on the Autism Spectrum. It is relatively new to North America and the lack or resources for those of us with Autistic children has left us feeling totally frustrated. But advances are being made.

 

Updated Sun. Feb. 18 2007 5:22 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

Canadian researchers have led an international team in the discovery of a chromosomal region containing the genes that cause autism, a finding considered a breakthrough in the effort to better understand the condition.

 

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http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070216/autism_genome_070216/20070218?hub=TopStories

 

 
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Comments: 18

Laurun M. Feb 18, 2007, 10:31pm EST
Thank you for sharing this as it is great news.
LittleMissSunshine - Shel & Barney Rule L. Feb 18, 2007, 10:35pm EST
Wow, I hope this leads to some positive results, especially with the large amounts of children being found to have this.
William M. Feb 18, 2007, 10:56pm EST
I hope this can lead to a cure in the future. Thanks for the info.
Carol Lloyd Feb 18, 2007, 11:34pm EST
that is great news
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 18, 2007, 11:39pm EST
Thank you Wendy.
Dawn M Feb 18, 2007, 11:48pm EST
This is wonderful news...
Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. Feb 18, 2007, 11:56pm EST
I just saw this on our local news and it sounds promising :) Thanks for sharing the article link.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Feb 19, 2007, 2:55am EST
This really does sound promising and I appreciate the information. As always, Wendy - thanks!
Kathy S. Feb 19, 2007, 10:56am EST
thanks for the info
The Funny Guy D. Feb 19, 2007, 11:26am EST
It's about time we get some medical breakthroughs
Charles A. B. Feb 19, 2007, 4:59pm EST
I hope the research continues!
Terry S. Feb 19, 2007, 7:37pm EST
I know there are folks on Gather that will want to know this
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Feb 19, 2007, 8:59pm EST
........~"Not only have we found which haystack the needle is in, we now know where in the haystack that needle is located.~

Wonderful news! Thanks for sharing Wendy....you just made my evening! :)
Brian T. Feb 19, 2007, 10:08pm EST
I hope this research helps in the future, Thanks for sharing this info.
Michelle C. Jun 1, 2007, 6:47pm EDT
Wow.. I have Autism, Bipolar, and ADHD. I kind of wonder if my child will have any of these disorders,too? :)
Tanya S. Dec 9, 2007, 7:37am EST
Thanks for sharing this article. I think it's great news.
timi A. Jan 12, 2009, 3:39pm EST
I hope our government will encourage more research on autism.I seriously pray they do.It would bring relief to parents.
Jodie P. Apr 24, 2009, 9:12am EDT
Thank you for sharing I hope the research continues that is wonderful news.

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