New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified 27 genes that are associated with either Asperger Syndrome (AS) and/or autistic traits and/or empathy. The research will be published tomorrow in the journal Autism Research. This is the first candidate gene study of its kind.