Father’s age goes a long way in determining risk of autism
Genetic mutations passed from father to child are even more important than previously thought in determining the risk of autism in children. That’s the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Nature.
NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller spoke with Dr. Craig Newschaffer at Drexel University’s School of Public Health about the finding and its implication for future research and treatment.
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