Autism: A Byproduct of Human Brain Evolution and Intelligence
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A new study suggests that the rapid evolution of the human brain, especially certain cell types and gene expressions, may be linked to the prevalence of autism, viewing it as a neurodevelopmental variation connected to our unique cognitive abilities.
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