One gene could explain why autism appears to affect boys more than girls

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital identified the X‑linked gene ZFX as a potential factor in the higher autism diagnosis rate in boys; the gene remains active on both X chromosomes in females, possibly buffering against autism‑related disruptions. The study used male stem‑cell lines and brain organoids to map gene interactions.

Source: One gene could explain why autism appears to affect boys more than girls — New Atlas

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