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This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought

ScienceDailyFriday, September 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM

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This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
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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.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. 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.

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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.

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