New Genetic Study At University of Cambridge Of Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Traits And Empathy; Identify 27 Genes

EurekAlert! -- Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified 27 genes that are associated with either Asperger Syndrome (AS) and/or autistic traits and/or empathy. The research will be published tomorrow in the journal Autism Research. This is the first candidate gene study of its kind.