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New Findings in autism.(genetic component)(Brief Article)
In the past, studies have suggested that there might be a genetic component to autism. A new study, led by Dr. Patricia M. Rodier of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, concludes that a gene may in fact increase the risk of autism.
The November issue of Teratology reported that 57 people with autism, along with 166 of their relatives, took part in the study which focused on a gene called HOXA1, which plays a crucial role in early brain development. Almost 40 ...
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