The search for autism's roots

A marked rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism sparked controversy over the safety of certain vaccines. As the furor dies down, Wong talks to researchers seeking the real causes of this unsettling condition.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2001-06, Vol.411 (6840), p.882-884
Main Author: Wong, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - etiology
Autistic Disorder - genetics
Autistic Disorder - physiopathology
Autistic Disorder - therapy
Behavior Therapy
Child
Female
Humans
Male
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine - adverse effects
Medical research
Sex Characteristics
Thimerosal - adverse effects
Vaccines
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Summary:A marked rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism sparked controversy over the safety of certain vaccines. As the furor dies down, Wong talks to researchers seeking the real causes of this unsettling condition.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/35082228