Children of older fathers prone to certain disorders, study says
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 20:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Men who become fathers later in life pass on more new genetic mutations to their children, increasing the risk of autism and schizophrenia, researchers find.Scientists have pinpointed a likely source for many cases of autism and schizophrenia: Men who become fathers later in life pass on more brand-new genetic mutations to their offspring.