Common Genetic Cause of Autism and Epilepsy Discovered

Submitted by Anonymous on April 8, 2011 - 04:50
Source: 
Science Daily
Link: 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110408075031.htm
Date Published: 
April 8, 2011
Abstract: 

Led by the neurologist Dr. Patrick Cossette, the research team found a severe mutation of the synapsin gene (SYN1) in all members of a large French-Canadian family suffering from epilepsy, including individuals also suffering from autism.