Vanderbilt University Offers Hope of Treating Autism

Researchers at Vanderbilt University identified a gene mutation (MET) that they say more than doubles the risk of developing autism. They caution that while diagnosing one gene mutation is not a sufficient diagnostic tool; they reiterate studies that have shown that if there is early diagnosis, then the outcome can be improved through behavoiral therapy.

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