Autism's Roots in Human Evolution and Intelligence
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A study suggests that genetic changes responsible for human intelligence also increased the likelihood of neurodiverse traits like autism and schizophrenia, highlighting an evolutionary trade-off that may have contributed to human cognitive development.
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