Autism consists of two biologically distinct brain patterns

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Autism consists of two biologically distinct brain patterns

Brain scans have revealed that the autism spectrum is not a single condition, but at least two separate biological pathways.

The autism spectrum has long been treated as a single, diverse condition, but recent neurological research suggests it is actually composed of at least two biologically distinct forms. By examining how different regions of the brain communicate with one another, an international team of researchers identified clear divisions in neural connectivity that were previously hidden.

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