Tiny Genetic Variations Raise Autism Risk

... According to international research involving 19 countries, 120 scientists and 50 institutions, tiny variations in genes may increase the risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The Autism Genome Project (AGP) Consortium's report can be seen in the journal Nature Genetics, February 18th issue. The AGP's aim is to identify specific genes and variants that might raise vulnerability to autism. [click link for full article] ...