Gene that guides earliest social behaviors could be key to understanding autism - Science Daily

A new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of basic social behaviors. The work also suggests that exposure to certain drugs and environmental risk factors during embryonic development can cause changes to this gene, lea…
Little is known about how social behavior develops in the earliest stages of life. But most animals -- including humans -- are born with an innate ability to interact socially or form bonds with othe… [+5766 chars] Read More