Brief Report: Genetic, Prenatal, and Immunologic Factors.

Smalley, Susan L.; Collins, Francis

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ERIC Number: EJ524428

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Brief Report: Genetic, Prenatal, and Immunologic Factors.

Smalley, Susan L.; Collins, Francis

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v26 n2 p195-98 Apr 1996

Evidence for the genetic basis of autism is offered, as is evidence that environmental determinants also play a role. Research involving the Human Genome Project, using linkage analysis with affected autistic sibling pairs to identify polymorphic marker genes, is described and proposed. (DB)

Descriptors: Autism, Environmental Influences, Etiology, Genetics, Nature Nurture Controversy, Prenatal Influences, Research Projects, Siblings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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