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Archive: February 7th 2008

New Study Released Researching Genetic Diagnosis for Autism

The Genetics in Medicine journal has published a research study in its January 2008 issue detailing a road map towards creating a genetic diagnostic test for autism spectrum disorders.  I can only imagine what those who think autism is *only* vaccine-induced must be thinking.  This quote from the study intrigued me:

Epidemiologic data support the presumption that autism is primarily a genetic disorder. The calculated heritability of autism is around 90%.

That is a pretty bold statement but one which makes sense, in my opinion.

To read the entire article, follow the link to the Autism News Direct’s report: Genetic Diagnosis for Autism Explored.