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This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a health story. ScienceDaily Health and ScienceDaily Top News are the outlets attached to this story. The first report grouped here was at 25 Sept 2026, 13:32 UTC. 2 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.
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This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
- Picked up by ScienceDaily Health
This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
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