Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds
November 4, 2011
FRIDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) — A gene variation associated with an increased risk of autism in boys has been identified by scientists.
Boys are three to four times more likely than girls to be affected by autism.
In this study, U.S. researchers analyzed genomic data from more than 3,000 children with autism and their family members, as well as children without autism.
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