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Study of Half Siblings Provides Genetic Clues to Autism

Caption: New research in half siblings adds to evidence that even though autism is far more common in males, mothers and fathers appear to be transmitting genetic risk equally.

Credit: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

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