The Molecular Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 2758
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuroscience; autism spectrum disorders; genomics; metagenomics; proteomics
Interests: molecular biology; autism spectrum disorders; genomics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Autism spectrum disorders are a heterogenous set of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by persistent difficulties with social skills, speech and non-verbal communication, as well as repetitive behaviours. The prevalence of these conditions is increasing, affecting 1 in 44 children in the US. The aetiology of autism has complex genetic and environmental origins. Hundreds of genes associated with autism, and multigene interactions and rare mutations greatly contribute to this condition. In the same way, epigenetic changes are also involved in autism onset.
This Special Issue of Brain Sciences presents a collection of studies detailing the most recent advancements in the field of molecular genetics of autism spectrum disorders. authors are invited to submit original articles and reviews that address genetics, epigenetics and transcriptomics in autism spectrum disorders. These articles will help to disentangle the molecular complexity of this condition, highlighting possible genotype–phenotype relations and therapeutic targets for personalized medicine.
Dr. Francesca A. Cupaioli
Dr. Alessandra Mezzelani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- autism spectrum disorders
- neurodevelopment
- neurogenetics
- genetics
- epigenetics
- transcriptomics
- animal models
- in vitro models
- human study
- case report