http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-06/uouh-agp060910.php
1. What are CNV's and how are they related to autism?
2. The study found three new genes, SHANK2, SYNGAP1, DLGAP2, what do these genes belong to? And what does identifying these genes do?
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_envirohealth
3. The research found that children that have autism or are at risk for having autism have what?
1. CNVs are copy number variants, which are rare genetic changes.
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3. The research found that children that have autism or are at risk for having autism have a metabolic impairment that reduces their ability to rid their bodies of heavy metals and other toxins,which can lead to brain and nervous system damage and developmental delays