"Autism is one of the most common genetic alterations, caused by a deletion of the 27-gene cluster on chromosome 16. By generating mouse models of autism, scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) provided the first evidence that inheriting fewer copies of these genes leads to features resembling those used to diagnose children with autism." Read More:
http://www.cbs42.com/content/health/story/Genetic-Basis-for-Autism-Possibly-Discovered/gRmmRq2FkU6fJmr7Sy2krQ.cspx
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