Sex hormones appear to be involved in the development of autism
Human social capabilities might be associated with genetic variations in sex hormone related genes. Such were the results of a new doctoral study at Sahlgrenska Academy that studied sex hormone involvement in social behavior and the development of autism.Currently, there is no pharmacological treatment for autism spectrum syndrome, thus understanding its origin is important for the discovery of future treatments. Social behavior is regulated by the brain, which is affected by sex hormones, in both humans and other animals. A contributing factor of autism is believed to be higher levels