
Michael Talkowski
Associate professor
Harvard University
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Whole genomes may hold clues to autism, but patience is key
We finally have access to whole-genome sequences from people with autism. But before we can properly interpret these data, we need to know what we're looking for.

Whole genomes may hold clues to autism, but patience is key
No ‘ideal’ tissue for gene expression studies of autism
Researchers should investigate a broad spectrum of human- and animal-derived tissues to fully capture the complexity of autism, say Michael Talkowski and James Gusella.

No ‘ideal’ tissue for gene expression studies of autism
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