Arch Gen Psychiatry November 2011 PMID 21727249

Genetic heritability and shared environmental factors among twin pairs with autism.

Joachim Hallmayer, Sue Cleveland, Andrea Torres, Jennifer Phillips, Brianne Cohen, Tiffany Torigoe, Janet Miller, Angie Fedele, Jack Collins, Karen Smith, Linda Lotspeich, Lisa A Croen, Sally Ozonoff, Clara Lajonchere, Judith K Grether

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The discussions reveal a strong focus on the balance between genetic and environmental contributions, with examples like references to the rising rates of autism and the influence of environmental factors, as well as comments questioning the relevance and complexity of the research. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, but overall reflects curiosity and recognition of the study's significance.

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Most discussions support the idea that both genetics and environment significantly contribute to autism, reflecting an overall agreement with the publication's findings.

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Posts show a high level of interest, especially those emphasizing the environmental influences and the rise in autism rates.

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Some comments delve into implications and question the broader causes, indicating a moderate level of engagement with the research details.

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The discussion highlights that the research may influence attitudes toward autism and environmental factors, although it does not suggest immediate technological or policy changes.

Abstract in brief

Autism is highly heritable, especially since identical twins (monozygotic) show much higher concordance rates compared to fraternal twins (dizygotic).
The study used diagnostic tools to assess twins and found that both genetic factors and shared environmental factors significantly contribute to autism and ASD, with shared environment explaining around 55-58% of the variance.
Overall, susceptibility to ASD involves moderate genetic heritability coupled with a substantial influence from shared environmental factors among twin pairs.

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