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Integrating Genetic and Environmental Perspectives on Autism

DNA alone does not tell the whole story about autism

Melanie de Wit, behavioral genet icist and researcher on autism, shows that it is not possible to reli ably predict autism with DNA alone. She shows that autism arises from a complex interplay of genetic, personal and environmental factors. Her work underscores that a broader view is needed, in research and i n practice.
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DNA alone does not tell the whole story about autism< /h3> Melanie de Wit, behavioral geneticist and researcher on autism, shows that it is not possible to reliably predict autism with DNA alo ne. She shows that autism arises from a complex interplay of genetic, personal and environmental factors. Her work underscores that a broa der view is needed, in research and in practice.
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