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A Fresh Look at Autism: Science, Social Media and the Search
Season 2022
Episode 4
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic basis. Delve into these genetic risk factors, examining the precise mechanisms by which they affect brain function and produce changes in social behavior. We’ll learn how one poorly understood risk factor evolved into the discovery of a potential new treatment for ASD, epilepsy, and other conditions.
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