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Yes. There is a link, but this does not mean it causes autism. However, there are some aspects of chromosome 1 that make it of interest in autism research. They do not describe it as causing autism, but instead as an autism susceptibility gene.

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What gene and chromosome is mutated in autism?

Most studies focus on autism or autism spectrum disorders, rather than Asperger's Syndrome specifically. More than one chromosome is linked to autism spectrum disorders. The chromosomes involved according to various studies are listed below. A few sites providing information on the genetics of autism highlight results about several of the chromosomes: Exploring Autism: A Look at the Genetics of Autism Autism is Likely to Be Linked to Several Genes There are also articles that could be available through your library's electronic database subscriptions or available in journal form from an academic library. Some hospitals also subscribe to electronic databases with medical information and allow public access. Autism: In Search of Susceptibility Genes - abstract (August, 2002) Links to the articles at ScienceDaily.com about studies on certain chromosomes are provided below in the related links section. Chromosome 2: Researchers Identify First Gene Variant That Appears to Increase Risk of Autism in Significant Portion of the Population (April 1, 2004) Chromosomes 3, 4, 7, and 11: Different Genes May Cause Autism in Boys and Girls (July 31, 2006) Chromosome 7: New Genetic Link to Autism Discovered by Studying Speech (Jan 11, 2008) New Protein Implicated in Autism (Mar 27, 2007) Chromosomes 7 and 21: Study Links Regions of Two Chromosomes to Susceptibility for Type of Autism (June 9, 2005) Chromosome 11: Gene That May Lead to Autism Identified (Mar 14, 2007) Chromosome 13: Study Points to Chromosome Site of Autism Gene (Dec 3, 1999) Chromosomes 15 and 22: Gene Screen to Identify Causes of Autism (Oct 17, 2008) Chromosome 16: Novel Chromosome Abnormality Appears to Increase Risk of Autism (Jan 10, 2008) Recurrent Genetic Deletion Linked to Autism, Study Shows (Jan 10, 2008) Chromosomal Abnormalities Play Substantial Role in Autism (Jan 22, 2008) Chromosome 17: UCLA Scientists Pinpoint Region of Autism Gene on Chromosome 17 (May 4, 2005)


Will a child have autism if an extra chromosome is on the 21 pair?

no, an extra copy of chromosone 21 causes down syndrome


Is Autism X linked?

Autism is not traditionally x-linked. If it were x-linked dominant, all females of an affected father would have it (since they always get one x from their fathers). If it were x linked recessive, then it would skip a generation and NO male sons of an affected father would have Autism. There is evidence that there is a relation to sex, given the increased ratio of affected boys to girls, but it's a complicated mix of genetic and nongenetic causes (i.e. imprinting of genes, comorbid diagnoses).


What can an extra chromosome do?

Having an extra chromosome, known as trisomy, can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18). These disorders can affect physical and intellectual development, leading to characteristic features and health challenges. The specific impact of an extra chromosome varies depending on which chromosome is affected.


What is nondisjunction in chromosomes and what is the result?

Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during cell division. This can result in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells, which can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.


What is chromosome 22 responsible for?

Chromosome 22 contains about 693 genes. Some are:gene to produce immunoglobulingene to make neurofilamentsgene for light chains of antibodiesDamaged genes can cause:Schizophreniabilateral acoustic neuroma (hearing loss)22q13 deletion syndrome (autism)Breast canceramyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)neurofibromatosis


How do you spell Autism ?

autism


What is infantile autism?

Infantile Autism is when a baby or toddler (an Infant) has autism.


Do people with autism have babies?

Most autistic people are capable of reproducing, unless they have a complex chromosome deficiency, such as males having 2 X chromosomes or females having 3 or more X chromosomes.


Is autism biological?

Biologial. Autism is neurodevelopmental. There are hereditary and genetic ties to autism.


Do jedward have autism?

No, Jedward do not have autism.


Is Autism inherited?

Autism can be inherited from parents with genes for autism. Autism can also be the result of the spontaneous mutation of a gene. It is suspected that a person with the genes for autism might need an environmental factor (in the womb or shortly after birth) to trigger the development of autism.