The phrase "autism risk" refers to the likelihood or chance of someone developing autism, a condition that affects how people think, socialize, and communicate. Full definition
Recent studies have linked hundreds of gene mutations scattered throughout the brain to increased autism risk. (sciencedaily.com)
«This strongly suggests that, though there are hundreds of autism risk genes, the number of underlying biological mechanisms will be far fewer,» he said. (sciencedaily.com)
There is currently no genetic or epigenetic test available to assess autism risk. (sciencedaily.com)