| Autism is a complex neurological disorder | | | | proved that there is a clear connection |
| that involves abnormalities at the level of | | | | between genetic factors and abnormal |
| the central nervous system. Although the | | | | behaviors characteristic to ASD (autism |
| specific causes of autism in remain unknown, | | | | spectrum disorders). By deleting the PTEN |
| it seems that acquired or inherited genetic | | | | gene in some areas of the brain of mice, |
| dysfunctions have a very important role in | | | | scientists have been able to trigger symptoms |
| the occurrence of the syndrome in people. | | | | that are very similar to those generated by |
| Recent experiments conducted on mice have | | | | autism in humans. |