“Neural signatures” may point to a genetic vulnerability to developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings, reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could eventually lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis.

“This study may contribute to a better understanding of the brain basis of ASD, and the genetic and molecular origin of the disorder,” says first author Martha Kaiser, a postdoctoral associate at Yale University.

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