What causes autism? Genetics or the Environment? Or maybe both?

Is it genes or is it the environment? or is it a combination? This question has plagued researchers and scientists and caused a lot of confusion in families about what caused their own or their child’s ASD. This week we review the mechanisms by which de-novo mutations could be the work of gene x environment interactions, and share new evidence of how SSRI’s do or don’t contribute to ASD through gene x environment interactions. We also want to recognize the valuable work of scientist Li-Ching Lee to these efforts. Dr. Lee recently passed away but will be sorely missed.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34002022/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34116791/

2 Replies to “What causes autism? Genetics or the Environment? Or maybe both?”

  1. I don’t know if anyone has told you yet but this episode doesn’t appear to work, the link points to an empty file

    1. Luis, thanks for letting me know. I deleted the original file and re-uploaded it, and it appears to be working.

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