DNAprint Genomics (DNAG)

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Sure it's not this guy:

http://genome4.cpmc.columbia.edu/researcher/smith.html

Check out the "Group Members"...

http://www.cureautismnow.org/research/pastfundings/3893.jsp

Identification of autism-linked genomic regions by a genome-wide mapping and genetic study of chromosomal abnormality of 15q

Jianjun Liu, Ph.D., Columbia University (Young Investigator)
Autism is a neuropsychiatric disease that occurs in 1 to 2 in 1000 children. Even though the physiological mechanism of autism is still not clear, scientific studies have shown that the development of autism is influenced by inheritable genetic factors. One of these genetic factors might locate in chromosome 15 because many cases have been reported indicating a possible association between the chromosomal abnormality of chromosome 15 and autism or autistic behavior. This project is proposed to further investigate this possible association in AGRE's families and, if the association is confirmed, to try to identify gene or genes that may increase the risk that a child will develop autism.