Irish researchers identify several genes that may be linked to autism

A TEAM of researchers at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has made a major breakthrough towards solving the mystery of autism.

Irish researchers identify several genes that may be linked to autism

The researchers have identified several genes which they now believe may be linked to the neurological disorder.

Dr Louise Gallagher, consultant and lecturer in child psychiatry at TCD, believes one of the genes may affect the ability of nerve cells in the brain to make connections.

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