Nevertheless, the discoveries are revolutionizing how scientists think about the genetic structure of autism and revealing possible biological mechanisms that could drive its development.

DM1 is an inherited condition which causes progressive muscle loss and weakness. While ASD is present in around 1% of the general population, it is 14 times more likely to develop in people with DM1.

DM1 is an inherited condition which causes progressive muscle loss and weakness. While ASD is present in around one per cent of the general population, it is 14 times more likely to develop in ...