Study tests the “three-hit” theory of autism

Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Could a genetic predisposition to autism together with early stress have a more detrimental effect on boys than on girls? In experiments with mice, researchers found evidence that three factors—genes, environment, and sex—work together to produce problems with social interaction, a hallmark of autism. More »

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