Abstract: Methods of predicting the level of symptom severity in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that may include autism disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Therapeutic methods of delivering DUF1220 domain CON1 subtype domain protein products or fragments or mimetics thereof or antagonists thereof to treat ASD or ameliorate symptoms of ASD in an individual.

Abstract: Methods of selecting individuals having or predicted to develop abnormalities in brain volume, that may include microcephaly, or macrocephaly, and may manifest in neurological disorders such as schizophrenia or autism. Methods of selecting individuals having or predicted to develop low or high cognitive function, such as low or high IQ. Therapeutic methods of delivering DUF1220 domain protein products or fragments or mimetics thereof to enhance cognition in an individual, including patients with cognitive disorders, dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, and the like.

Abstract: Methods of predicting the level of symptom severity in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that may include autism disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Therapeutic methods of delivering DUF1220 domain CON1 subtype domain protein products or fragments or mimetics thereof or antagonists thereof to treat ASD or ameliorate symptoms of ASD in an individual.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences which may be associated with commercially or aesthetically relevant traits in domesticated plants or animals. The methods employ comparison of homologous genes from the domesticated organism and its ancestor to identify evolutionarily significant changes. Sequences thus identified may be useful in enhancing commercially or aesthetically desirable traits in domesticated organisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences which may be associated with commercially or aesthetically relevant traits in domesticated plants or animals. The methods employ comparison of homologous genes from the domesticated organism and its ancestor to identify evolutionarily significant changes. Sequences thus identified may be useful in enhancing commercially or aesthetically desirable traits in domesticated organisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences in human and/or non-human primates which may be associated with a physiological condition, such as disease (including susceptibility (human) or resistance (chimpanzee) to development of AIDS) or enhanced breast development. The methods employ comparison of human and non-human primate sequences using statistical methods. Sequences thus identified may be useful as host therapeutic targets and/or in screening assays.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences which may be associated with commercially or aesthetically relevant traits in domesticated plants or animals. The methods employ comparison of homologous genes from the domesticated organism and its ancestor to identify evolutionarily significant changes. Sequences thus identified may be useful in enhancing commercially or aesthetically desirable traits in domesticated organisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences in human and/or non-human primates which may be associated with a physiological condition, such as disease (including susceptibility (human) or resistance (chimpanzee) to development of AIDS). The methods employ comparison of human and non-human primate sequences using statistical methods. Sequences thus identified may be useful as host therapeutic targets and/or in screening assays.