Ann Marie Craig

Discovering Genes that Play a Role in Autism Spectrum Disorders

2023-10-19T10:53:26-08:00

Challenge Mounting evidence has shown that genetics play a role in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). While genetics does not determine that an individual will develop autism, it can increase the risk. Researchers have discovered genes that determine properties of synapses—a junction between two nerve cells that fuses a connection between them—as potentially playing a role [...]

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