Autism is associated with zinc deficiency in early development -- now a study links the two

(Frontiers) Autism has been associated with zinc deficiency in infancy. While it is not yet known whether zinc deficiency in early development causes autism, scientists have now found a mechanistic link.Published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, their study connects zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news