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Causes of Autism
, 12 29th, 2009
While there is no single cause of autism, research has uncovered some of the components that are believed to be key contributors. Some of the widely held theories as to the causes of autism include: hereditary complications, genetics and other medical problems. Autism is characterized differences in brain shape and structure.
There is no one gene that is the culprit, but research is currently being conducted to find segments of code that may contribute to the disease. Researchers are also investigating pregnancy and environmental factors, such as metabolic imbalances and exposure to certain chemicals.
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