Autism breakthrough as 70 genes 'strongly linked' to condition

Scientists have discovered dozens of genes that are 'strongly' linked to autism, in what could be a breakthrough.

Researchers hope the 70 newly-discovered genetic variants could pave the way for new tests and treatments for the condition.

In the largest study of its kind, US researchers looked at the DNA of 150,000 participants, 20,000 of whom had diagnosed autism.

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