UVA Health study explores how genetics and childhood environment intersect to shape autism risk
WVIR
A University of Virginia study reveals that a mother's genetic profile influences her child's autism risk through indirect mechanisms, even when specific genes are not directly inherited. Using a new analytical tool called PGS-tri on data from over 18,000 families, researchers demonstrated how maternal genetics and environmental factors interact to shape developmental outcomes. The findings emphasize the complexity of autism, confirming that no single gene or factor determines the condition while providing insights into broader genetic interactions.
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