Guest guest Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Autism father effect - Calcutta study finds possible cause http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070125/asp/frontpage/story_7308461.asp G.S. MUDUR New Delhi, Jan. 24: In the first study of the genetics of autism in India, scientists in Calcutta have found that some fathers may transfer a version of a gene that makes their children susceptible to autism. The researchers at the Manovikas Biomedical Research and Diagnostic Centre and other city institutions have found what they describe as a “possible paternal effect” that may underlie susceptibility to autism — a brain disorder marked by unusual behaviour and lack of communication abilities. The scientists caution that their finding is based on a small sample of autistic children and will need to be verified through larger studies. “We don’t want anyone to jump to conclusions about a paternal role in autism, but this study raises issues that need to be explored further,” said Swagata Sinha, a psychiatrist at the Manovikas Centre and a member of the research team. “We’re seeking clues to unravel the cause of autism — this is important for science and for parents with autistic children. Every parent wants to know the exact cause. And, at the moment, we have no answer to give them,” Sinha told The Telegraph. The findings have been published this month in the journal American Journal of Medical Genetics: Neuropsychiatric Genetics. Medical researchers have long suspected that autism is a multiple gene disorder with several genes and perhaps other unknown factors in the environment leading to the disorder. “But it is also a highly heritable disorder — it can run in families,” said Usha Rajamma, a geneticist and principal investigator in the study. The Calcutta researchers analysed sequences of a gene called reelin ina group of 73 autistic children and 80 children with no neurologicaldisorders as well as their parents who volunteered for the study. Six years ago, scientists in Italy had shown that reelin may have a role in susceptibility to autism. “The reelin gene is known to play a role in the development of thebrain and has been suspected to be a candidate gene involved inautism,” Rajamma said. When Rajamma and her colleagues analysed reelin sequences in a group of 58 autistic children and their parents, they detected what they have described as “significant paternal transmission” of a particular variant of reelin. “The reelin variant we’ve observed is very common in India, but byitself, it does not lead to autism,” Rajamma said. Autism is a multi-factor disorder and only when the right combination of all the susceptibility genes and the environmental factors are present does a person get autism, she said. While there are no statistics from India, international studies suggest that 1 in 500 to 1 in 1,000 people have autism, indicating that India may have nearly two million autistic persons."When it comes to understanding disease process and the true nature of what a real healing process is, modern medicine sadly lingers in ignorance. The pathetic thing is that this ignorance is promoted, fed and maintained by the profit motive. I realize that modern medicine is a business and not a healing art. Health and healing is bad for business." - Comment on a medical forum. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 UH...GEE, CAN YOU SAY VACINE??? WHAT THE F### is wrong with people?? It is quite clear that the mercury in the vacines is poisoning their young brains. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! In , Jagannath Chatterjee <jagchat01 wrote: > > Autism father effect > - Calcutta study finds possible cause > http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070125/asp/frontpage/story_7308461.asp > G.S. MUDUR New Delhi, Jan. 24: In the first study of the genetics of autism in India, scientists in Calcutta have found that some fathers may transfer a version of a gene that makes their children susceptible to autism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Yes! Vaccines are bad but I don't have Autism and I was vaccinated, neither do any of my family members and they were vaccinated, so yes there might be something that makes some of us more susceptible to autism. I did choose not to vaccinate my children, not just because of autism, there are many reasons. Obviously something else is happening besides vaccines. Thanks Kathy On Behalf Of thebigyeast Saturday, January 27, 2007 8:41 PM Re: And now.. autism blamed on the father !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Moderator's Note- I saw today where flu shots are becoming mandatory for kids to attend school! -------------- The problem is not vaccines alone, it's the # of vaccines and how much it has gone up since 1980. Children before age 2 are now to have 12 vaccines, the first of which is given on day 2 after birth at the hospital (HepB vaccine). By age 5 the # of shots they are supposed to have is 38. That and add the many other things that contain mercury like Rhogam shots if mom is given for RH- blood which contain 25 mgm of mercury (thimerosal), Pitocin shots to speed up labor, mom's amalgams, the fact that mom is already MMR vaccinated and might harbor the measels virus and pass it on to the child in vitro. That compounded with all the mercury pollution in the air, water, food (mom eating lots of tuna, and other fish while pregnant.) I remember when I was pregnant the hospital nutritionist said to eat a lot of fish, it was a great protein, since I was craving tuna, I ate lots of it. I also have some amalgams. When my son was born, by the time he had his second DPT shot, he started having a very bad reaction to the vaccine (extremely high fever (106), the sight of the vaccine became swollen, red and very hot to the touch, febrile seizures. When I called the pediatrician, he said 'oh that's a normal reaction some kids have'. Being stupid and compliant, I believed him and continued on this mad vaccination schedule. By the third DPT my son was having severe ear infections, he became allergic to all formulas, it was hard to find something to feed him. The MMR completely did him in, his gut was a mess with chronic diahrea, and nothing helped him for over 2 years. By age 4 he was diagnosed with autism, speech delay and MR. This was 15 years ago, they've added more vaccines to the schedule since then, it's totally insane. No wonder autism rates have gone through the roof (1 in 166 according to the CDC). In Texas the # has risen 498% in the past 10 years, in California the # has risen over 1000%. Nagla , " Kathleen Ramsey " <kathy wrote: > > Yes! Vaccines are bad but I don't have Autism and I was vaccinated, neither > do any of my family members and they were vaccinated, so yes there might be > something that makes some of us more susceptible to autism. I did choose > not to vaccinate my children, not just because of autism, there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I concur. In addition, I had read there may be a connection between frequent doses of antibiotics due to ear infections, tylenol given to reduce the temperatures, and the getting of vaccinations within 3 weeks either diretion of ear infections. My twins had severe and ongoing ear infections and tonsillitis until they were two. They were on antibiotics most of those first two years. They also got their vaccinations on time as I was being such a good mom. Well, they both developed Asperger's Syndrome (high functioning autism). They are now 21. They still live at home. They cannot take care of themselves enough to live elsewhere. Maybe they will be able to do so in another several years. They know they have difficulties and that relationships don't happen. They hurt because of this, too. And I hurt watching my boys suffer with loneliness when they want so much to have friends and especially a girlfriend. Would I vaccinate again? Not on your life. Sharon and the menagerie, 14 birds, 3 dogs (including poodle pup), 1 cat (mad that we have poodle pup), lots of raw foods, limited vaccinations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 My mother, myself, my daughter all have autism(non-verbal learning disorder) so I know it's hereditary. Char , Sharon in Alaska <sharon_nusunginya wrote: > > I concur. In addition, I had read there may be a connection between frequent doses of antibiotics due to ear infections, tylenol given to reduce the temperatures, and the getting of vaccinations within 3 weeks either diretion of ear infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 It's true too. I have Asperger's syndrome. Got if from my father. , Jagannath Chatterjee <jagchat01 wrote: > > Autism father effect > - Calcutta study finds possible cause > http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070125/asp/frontpage/story_7308461.asp > G.S. MUDUR New Delhi, Jan. 24: In the first study of the genetics of autism in India, scientists in Calcutta have found that some fathers may transfer a version of a gene that makes their children susceptible to autism. > > The researchers at the Manovikas Biomedical Research and Diagnostic Centre and other city institutions have found what they describe as a " possible paternal effect " that may underlie susceptibility to autism — a brain disorder marked by unusual behaviour and lack of communication abilities. > > The scientists caution that their finding is based on a small sample of autistic children and will need to be verified through larger studies. " We don't want anyone to jump to conclusions about a paternal role in autism, but this study raises issues that need to be explored further, " said Swagata Sinha, a psychiatrist at the Manovikas Centre and a member of the research team. > > " We're seeking clues to unravel the cause of autism — this is important for science and for parents with autistic children. Every parent wants to know the exact cause. And, at the moment, we have no answer to give them, " Sinha told The Telegraph. > The findings have been published this month in the journal American Journal of Medical Genetics: Neuropsychiatric Genetics. > > Medical researchers have long suspected that autism is a multiple gene disorder with several genes and perhaps other unknown factors in the environment leading to the disorder. > > " But it is also a highly heritable disorder — it can run in families, " said Usha Rajamma, a geneticist and principal investigator in the study. > > The Calcutta researchers analysed sequences of a gene called reelin ina group of 73 autistic children and 80 children with no neurologicaldisorders as well as their parents who volunteered for the study. > > Six years ago, scientists in Italy had shown that reelin may have a role in susceptibility to autism. > > " The reelin gene is known to play a role in the development of thebrain and has been suspected to be a candidate gene involved inautism, " Rajamma said. > > When Rajamma and her colleagues analysed reelin sequences in a group of 58 autistic children and their parents, they detected what they have described as " significant paternal transmission " of a particular variant of reelin. > > " The reelin variant we've observed is very common in India, but byitself, it does not lead to autism, " Rajamma said. Autism is a multi-factor disorder and only when the right combination of all the susceptibility genes and the environmental factors are present does a person get autism, she said. > > While there are no statistics from India, international studies suggest that 1 in 500 to 1 in 1,000 people have autism, indicating that India may have nearly two million autistic persons. > > > " When it comes to understanding disease process and the true nature of what a real healing process is, modern medicine sadly lingers in ignorance. The pathetic thing is that this ignorance is promoted, fed and maintained by the profit motive. I realize that modern medicine is a business and not a healing art. Health and healing is bad for business. " - Comment on a medical forum. > > > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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