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Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes

NPR | By Jon Hamilton
Published November 25, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.

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Jon Hamilton
Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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