New research has deepened understanding of the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in the brains of girls. It has prompted scientists to warn that conclusions drawn from studies conducted primarily in boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls. The researchers discovered there is a significant difference in the genes and “genetic burden” that underpin the condition in girls and boys.
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