Study tests the “three-hit” theory of autism

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 »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News Source Type: news