Chudley A E
Section of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Children's Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Clin Genet. 2004 May;65(5):352-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2004.0242.x.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent a heterogeneous group of developmental disorders that present a challenge to geneticists because of their complex etiology and inheritance. This article reviews some of the advances in our understanding of causation in ASD and the role in which molecular genetic investigations have helped in unraveling the mystery of ASD. There have been few postage stamps issued relevant to ASD. Because of the need for early diagnosis and improved recognition, some countries may consider issuing stamps to highlight the importance of ASD to the population and to raise awareness and money for research funding.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）是一组异质性的发育障碍，因其复杂的病因和遗传方式给遗传学家带来了挑战。本文回顾了我们对ASD病因理解的一些进展，以及分子遗传学研究在解开ASD之谜中所起的作用。与ASD相关的邮票发行很少。由于需要早期诊断和提高认知度，一些国家可能会考虑发行邮票，以突出ASD对公众的重要性，并提高人们的认识，为研究资金筹集资金。
