Emily #Casanova discusses the history of the hypothesis that #Neanderthal #DNA contribution may increase susceptibility to #autism.
She is coauthor of a recent paper supporting this, linked below 👇

https://scienceoveracuppa.com/2024/05/17/is-neanderthal-dna-a-susceptibility-factor-for-autism/

Is Neanderthal DNA a Susceptibility Factor for Autism?

For those of you who have “been around the block” in the online autistic community, you’ve probably heard of the “Neanderthal Theory of Autism,” proposed by rdos (Leif…

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