Understanding the Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder

了解自闭症谱系障碍的神经生物学

• 批准号: nhmrc : GNT1098255
• 负责人: A/Pr Paul Lockhart
• 金额: $ 163.07万
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Project Grants
• 财政年份: 2016
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2016-01-01 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://researchdata.edu.au/understanding-neurobiology-autism-spectrum-disorder/1345976
• 关键词: Understanding; Neurobiology; Autism; Spectrum; Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that causes difficulties with social interactions and communication, and unusual or intense behaviours. In most cases, the cause is unknown; however, there is evidence that the cause is likely genetic. We are using a new method to discover genes for ASD in families by looking at how features of ASD are inherited. Discovering genes for ASD will aid the development of new therapies and help parents of children with ASD with family planning.

自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）是一种导致社交和沟通困难以及不寻常或激烈行为的疾病。在大多数情况下，原因是未知的;然而，有证据表明原因可能是遗传的。我们正在使用一种新方法，通过观察ASD的特征是如何遗传的，来发现家族中ASD的基因。发现ASD的基因将有助于开发新的治疗方法，并帮助ASD儿童的父母进行计划生育。