Scientists have uncovered evidence that autism-linked genes evolved unusually quickly in humans, possibly shaping traits like prolonged brain development and language. These findings suggest that the same changes that made our brains unique may also explain human neurodiversity. Credit: Stock Autism-linked genes evolved rapidly in humans. They may have aided brain growth and language. A recent study published in Molecular …
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