By Dr Bob Sears A decade ago, many researchers believed that autism was primarily a genetic disorder, and a large amount of funding was spent searching for answers in that direction. Some even believed it was ALL in the genes. The genetics of autism are interesting, but what’s more important is to understand WHY the... Continue Reading →
Missing Genes, Environment, or Both: How Genetic and Environmental Factors Can Interplay to Cause Autism
Guest blogger & TACA Physician Advisory: Dr. Richard Frye A recent study published in the October 2013 issue of The American Journal of Human Genetics reports to have identified a family of genes that not working as they should in children with autism1. This genetic study examined detailed changes in the genetic code in 811... Continue Reading →