The crucial importance of this discovery
Being able to identify a potential risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at birth would represent a major breakthrough. This would allow for the implementation of early support measures , the effectiveness of which on cognitive and emotional development is already well-established.
Professor Hideo Matsuzaki, the study’s principal investigator, explains: “Our observations indicate that variations in diHETrE during gestation significantly influence subsequent development.” He believes this biomarker could become a crucial screening tool in the coming years.
