Building an autism research database

Autism Speaks Autism Speaks research program is cooperating with Google to create the largest database of genetic genetics of people with autism and including their family members. According to the researchers' plans, the database will include the genetic information of 10,000 people and so far the list has reached 1000 records.

The team hopes that the open source database will facilitate the study of the causes of autism syndrome, help group and devise effective diagnosis and treatment methods.

Scientist leading the Autism Speaks project , Rob Ring said: " Autism Speaks ' s 10,000 autism gene project will provide a comprehensive understanding of autism and identify future medical measures. To help those affected by this disease, and working with Google is a big turning point for the project to be successful. "

Autism Speaks comes to Google as a solution to store and manage large-scale databases. Google currently owns technology platforms that fully match the requirements of the program. With the help of Google, researchers can focus on their work without having to deal with computer and storage technical problems.

Similar to the database of human genetic information that has been established since before, but this time, the database will be large and much more detailed by focusing on all aspects of those people with autism. Management support project, David Glazer, an engineer from Google, said: "Modern biology has become a data-restricted science. However, modern computer technology is possible. remove this limit ".

Currently, there is no information about the completion time of the database, but Autism Speaks said that currently the list has created more than 2000 templates ready for listing and increasing the amount of information on children number 3000 in the future. Although Autism Speaks has faced a lot of controversy over its approach to autism patients. However, if the database is completed, it will open a new door for industry researchers to have a multidimensional approach to the diagnosis process and to find ways to help those who are sick.