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Long-thought cause of autism not linked to symptoms, study finds

Daily Mail Health · 25 August 2026 at 18:30

Long-thought cause of autism not linked to symptoms, study finds

A long-thought cause of autism may not actually be linked to hallmark characteristics such as speech issues and following routines, a study from New York City researchers has found.

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Long-thought cause of autism not linked to symptoms, study finds

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