Our genes are stepping into the forefront of our choices. There are an increasing amount of genetic tests that can find and identify genes and chromosomes connected with diseases. En(gene)ed will explore the impacts of genetics and genetic knowledge on our lives and the lives of our children.

Sudbury's Trish Kitching wants her family to make a difference for future parents. She's the mother of three children - her two youngest are autistic.

Earlier this summer, researchers at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children found several new genetic mutations that seem to be linked with autism. At the same time, researchers at Queen's University in Kingston are also studying at possible genetic causes for autism. And that's where Trish Kitching and her family stepped up.

They helped contribute to that on-going study as research subjects. The CBC's Jenifer Norwell went to their house at bed time to find out why she wanted her family to get involved with the research.

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Sudbury family helps in search for autism genes

A Sudbury family is helping researchers at Queen's University in Kingston in a national study about autism. Scientists are reviewing the genetics of about 3,000 families to see if there are any genes connected to the condition.

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