Autism is a disability believed to be cause by abnormal development and therefore functioning of the brain. Scientists at Vanderbilt University believe they have found a gene that doubles the risk for autism. Researchers call the gene MET; however, it is important to realize that this is not the only gene that causes autism. Rather, a group of 5-15 genes cause the disorder. MET is a gene involved in brain development. This article is an interview with Pat Levitt, the man who led the study. I thought this article would be appropriate since we are studying neurophysiology!

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