Scientists Link Gene Mutation to Autism Risk

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NYT,  April 4

Teams of scientists working independently have for the first time identified several gene mutations that they agree sharply increase the chances that a child will develop autism. They have found further evidence that the risk increases with the age of the parents, particularly in fathers over age 35....see link below,Anoushhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/health/research/scientists-link-rare-gene-mutations-to-heightened-risk-of-autism.html?nl=todaysheadlines & emc=edit_ae_20120404