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Nursing

Marquette University

2013

Genomics

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Genomics And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Norah L. Johnson Mar 2013

Genomics And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Norah L. Johnson

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Purpose: To present the current state of the evidence regarding translation of genetics (the study of single genes) and genomics (the study of all genes and gene-gene or gene-environment interactions) into health care of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods: This article presents an overview of ASD as an international health challenge, the emerging science related to broad diagnostic criteria, and the role of the nurse in research, education, and practice.

Findings: Much progress is being made in the understanding of genetics and genomics of ASD. Environmental factors are thought to contribute to the risk of developing ASD by …


Genomics And Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd), Norah L. Johnson, Ellen Giarelli, Catherine E. Rice Jan 2013

Genomics And Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd), Norah L. Johnson, Ellen Giarelli, Catherine E. Rice

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Purpose: To understand the current state of the evidence regarding translation of genetics and genomics into nursing care of children with (ASD).