Autism Genetic Variants Similar Across Global Populations, Including Latin America
Genetic analysis of over 15,000 individuals from the Americas, encompassing those with autism and their families, reveals consistent genetic variants associated with autism across various ethnicities, including Latin American populations, mirroring findings from European and Asian data sets. This suggests enhanced inclusivity in genetic screening approaches for autism.
Nature Medicine, Published online: March 30, 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04228-6 Genetic analyses of more than 15,000 individuals across the Americas, including those with autism and their relatives, delineate the genetic profile of autism within Latin American communities and highlight significant genetic overlaps with other ancestries.
Facilitates the development of broadly applicable autism genetic screening tools and therapeutic strategies