Genes' role in autism a complicated connection
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 20:30
in Biology & Nature
Though scientists know genetic factors play a part in the array of autism disorders, the vast number of genes involved, plus possible environmental considerations, make narrowing the cause a vastly difficult goal. Though the causes of autism are unclear, and many researchers believe that environmental factors play some kind of role, they are sure of one thing: Genes are strongly involved.