Deciphering the functions of multiple rare genes may be at the core of understanding the genetic factors that cause autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), according to a new study published June 9 in the journal Nature by dozens of top autism researchers around the world, including Yale Child Study Center Director Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. ASDs are a group of conditions marked by impairments in social interaction and communication, and by the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors...
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