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Scripps Florida fights autism with research in Palm Beach County

by: The Scripps Research Institute on Monday, February 01 2010
Scripps Florida fights autism with research in Palm Beach County

While the number of children affected with autism continues to rise, Scripps scientists in Jupiter, FL have uncovered a new gene that they believe could be a significant contributor to the leading known cause of the disease.

The gene, known as FMR4, may contribute to the development of fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited mental retardation, including such autistic-like behaviors as

  • social anxiety,
  • poor eye contact, and
  • hand biting.
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