They linked 35 genes to the condition, a development that the team said could provide a 'road map' for diagnosis. They said the results offered new insights into the genes that were linked to autism in non-European populations, helping doctors to detect the condition. 'This suggests that the biology underlying autism is universal and reinforces the importance of ensuring that diverse populations are represented in genetic research.' For the paper, published in Nature Medicine, scientists analyzed data from the Genomics of Autism in Latin American Ancestries (GALA) Consortium, a research initiative compiling genetic data on Latin American individuals. Only a few studies have analyzed genes linked to autism in non-European groups.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2026 14:35 UTC