Scientists identify new gene linked to autism risk, especially in boys

(PhysOrg.com) -- UCLA scientists have discovered a variant of a gene called CACNA1G that may increase a child's risk of developing autism, particularly in boys. The journal Molecular Psychiatry publishes the findings in its May 19 advance online edition.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news161974145.html">Scientists identify new gene linked to autism risk, especially in boys</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- UCLA scientists have discovered a variant of a gene called CACNA1G that may increase a child's risk of developing autism, particularly in boys. The journal <i>Molecular Psychiatry</i> publishes the findings in its May 19 advance online edition.</p>