Scientists May Be Closer to Explaining a Long-Standing Autism Mystery - Newsweek
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A new study suggests that many autism-linked genes are interconnected through a shared biological network, explaining how diverse genetic changes can lead to similar outcomes. This network may also help explain the higher prevalence of autism in males compared to females, known as the "female protective effect." The research highlights a phenomenon called "transcriptomic convergence," where disrupting one autism-associated gene can trigger widespread changes in others.
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