Autism: Scientists shine light on mystery of why more boys have condition

Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls, research suggests, and scientists found a link that may shine a light on why. According to new research from the Geisinger College of Health Sciences in Pennsylvania, risk factors for autism may be linked to the Y chromosome. Autism spectrum disorders are a diverse group of conditions characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication, affecting roughly one in 100 children worldwide, according to data from the World Health Organization. There are many potential...