Mutated gene provides animal autism model

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01 Oct 2007, 1:55 pm

Mutated gene provides animal autism model
DALLAS, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists have found mice containing a mutated human gene implicated in autism exhibit poor social skills, but increased intelligence. view article

so it may be genetic then? any thoughts?

Joybob
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01 Oct 2007, 2:47 pm

Was there ever any doubt that it was genetic?

ShadesOfMe
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01 Oct 2007, 3:55 pm

I thought everyone knew it was genetic! I got it from my dad, and I think he got it from his dad.

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