Genomics, convergent neuroscience and progress in understanding autism spectrum disorder
More than a hundred genes have been identified that, when disrupted, impart large risk for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current knowledge about the encoded proteins—although …
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current knowledge about the encoded proteins—although …
Variant interpretation using population databases: Lessons from gnomAD
S Gudmundsson, M Singer‐Berk, NA Watts… - Human …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Reference population databases are an essential tool in variant and gene interpretation.
Their use guides the identification of pathogenic variants amidst the sea of benign variation …
Their use guides the identification of pathogenic variants amidst the sea of benign variation …
Rare coding variants in ten genes confer substantial risk for schizophrenia
Rare coding variation has historically provided the most direct connections between gene
function and disease pathogenesis. By meta-analysing the whole exomes of 24,248 …
function and disease pathogenesis. By meta-analysing the whole exomes of 24,248 …
[HTML][HTML] Integrating de novo and inherited variants in 42,607 autism cases identifies mutations in new moderate-risk genes
To capture the full spectrum of genetic risk for autism, we performed a two-stage analysis of
rare de novo and inherited coding variants in 42,607 autism cases, including 35,130 new …
rare de novo and inherited coding variants in 42,607 autism cases, including 35,130 new …
Polygenic architecture of rare coding variation across 394,783 exomes
Both common and rare genetic variants influence complex traits and common diseases.
Genome-wide association studies have identified thousands of common-variant …
Genome-wide association studies have identified thousands of common-variant …
Evidence for 28 genetic disorders discovered by combining healthcare and research data
De novo mutations in protein-coding genes are a well-established cause of developmental
disorders. However, genes known to be associated with developmental disorders account …
disorders. However, genes known to be associated with developmental disorders account …
[HTML][HTML] The mutational constraint spectrum quantified from variation in 141,456 humans
Genetic variants that inactivate protein-coding genes are a powerful source of information
about the phenotypic consequences of gene disruption: genes that are crucial for the …
about the phenotypic consequences of gene disruption: genes that are crucial for the …
Identification of common genetic risk variants for autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heritable and heterogeneous group of
neurodevelopmental phenotypes diagnosed in more than 1% of children. Common genetic …
neurodevelopmental phenotypes diagnosed in more than 1% of children. Common genetic …
Variation across 141,456 human exomes and genomes reveals the spectrum of loss-of-function intolerance across human protein-coding genes
Genetic variants that inactivate protein-coding genes are a powerful source of information
about the phenotypic consequences of gene disruption: genes critical for an organism's …
about the phenotypic consequences of gene disruption: genes critical for an organism's …
[HTML][HTML] Large-scale exome sequencing study implicates both developmental and functional changes in the neurobiology of autism
We present the largest exome sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date
(n= 35,584 total samples, 11,986 with ASD). Using an enhanced analytical framework to …
(n= 35,584 total samples, 11,986 with ASD). Using an enhanced analytical framework to …