Genetics, Environment, and the Etiology of Autism

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FYI, three (short) articles about the role of genetic and environmental factors in the development of autism.

"On the Complex Relationship Between Genes and Environment in the Etiology of Autism"
by S. M. Engel, & J. L. Daniels
Epidemiology (July 2011), Volume 22, Issue 4, pp. 486-488.
http://journals.lww.com/epidem/Fulltext ... and.9.aspx

"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Is Anything Left for the Environment?"
by C. Stoltenberg
Epidemiology (July 2011), Volume 22, Issue 4, pp. 489-490.
http://journals.lww.com/epidem/Fulltext ... or.10.aspx

"Autism Risks: Genes May Not Play Biggest Role" (NPR)
http://www.npr.org/2011/07/30/138850892 ... d-on-genes

Somewhat related:
"Autism Risk 'High' For Kids With Older Sibling With The Disorder"
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/08 ... an-thought


Edit: Oops, existing thread:
"sibling study, the risk of autism higher in younger siblings"
http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt171534.html