How Do We Prove What Causes Autism?

Instead of wasting our time subscribing to thoroughly discounted conspiracy theories, let’s find the tractualu cause for autism, says Michael Wigler.

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May 5, 2011

Instead of wasting our time subscribing to thoroughly discounted conspiracy theories, let’s find the tractualu cause for autism, says Michael Wigler.

Genetics Professor, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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