"Autism is primarily determined by the genes we are born with, although environmental factors do play a role," says Kristiina Tammimies, Associate Professor of Medical Genetics at KI.

ASD is a spectrum of neurological conditions. People are born autistic, and the causes are not fully understood. Certain genetic and environmental risk factors may be involved.

The US Secretary of Health and Human Services insists he will soon announce the "cause" of autism, but setting a fixed ...

Environmental factors in autism may include older parental age or chemical exposure during or after ... Association of genetic and environmental factors with autism in a 5-country cohort. https: ...

Autism experts, however, cast doubt on Kennedy’s assertion that environmental factors lead to autism and questioned his proposed timeline to prove such a link.

Asperger’s, now referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), involves a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Asperger’s was once considered a distinct condition but is no ...

Genetics contribute more to the condition than do environmental factors. Autism is highly heritable, and people who have a sibling with autism are more likely to have autism themselves.

Research suggests that genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the risk of developing autism. When we say autism is genetic, we mean that variations in certain genes can influence how ...

An international team of researchers says it has uncovered a "direct link" between autism and a gene known to play a ... and diagnostic criteria, increased awareness and environmental factors.