Search for dissertations about: "autism, dna"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words autism, dna.

  2. 1. Cytogenetic and molecular analysis of chromosomal rearrangements associated with neuropsychiatric disorders

    Author : Dmitry Tentler; Niels Tommerup; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Genetics; Mental retardation; autism; Asperger syndrome; chromosomal rearrangement; Genetik; Clinical genetics; Klinisk genetik; Clinical Genetics; klinisk genetik;

    Abstract : Genetic factors are important in the aetiology of neuropsychiatric disorders. Analysis of chromosomal abnormalities associated with these disorders may provide locus specific information for the identification of candidate genes and, subsequently, for our understanding of brain development and functioning. READ MORE

  4. 2. From DNA to CBT : an investigation psychological therapy response and genetics

    Author : Evelyn Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder are common, disabling, and heritable disorders. The first line of treatment for all anxiety disorders and mild to moderate depression is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). READ MORE

  5. 3. Molecular genetic studies of colorectal cancer

    Author : Xiaolei Zhou; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Colorectal cancer CRC ; high-penetrance alleles; low-penetrance alleles; autism spectrum disorder ASD ; MSI; microarray; metastasis; hMLH3; APC; MYH; TJP3.;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality due to cancer in the Western countries. Epidemiological studies have shown that at least 20-30% of CRCs have a potentially identifiable genetic cause. READ MORE

  6. 4. Pawsitive selection : Genetics of dog-human communication

    Author : Mia Persson; Per Jensen; Lina Roth; Dominic Wright; Ádám Miklósi; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Through domestication and recent selection, dogs have evolved a unique set of communicative skills to attract and redirect human attention. These social skills have not been seen to the same extent in socialised wolves and are therefore believed to have a significant genetic basis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Characterization of chromosome abnormalities

    Author : Anna Lindstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Inborn chromosome abnormalities are a frequent cause of mental retardation and birth defects. Apart from aberrations that are visible in the microscope, a number of submicroscopic alterations have recently been discovered, and all of these chromosome changes are in fact the result of DNA alterations at the molecular level. READ MORE