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Could the X chromosome secretly protect girls from autism? Science weighs in - Futura-Sciences

X Chromosome May Shield Girls From Autism, Study Suggests Researchers are investigating whether the X chromosome provides protective mechanisms that lower autism rates in girls compared to boys. New scientific evidence suggests genetic factors on the X chromosome may contribute to why autism is diagnosed more frequently in males. The findings could reshape understanding of autism's biological origins and sex differences in neurodevelopmental disorders.