Autism Spectrum Disorder affects roughly 1% of the world's population, yet it's cause remains a multi-faceted mystery. Kicking off Season 3 of In The Spotlight, we welcome Daniel Giffney, a technician working at the University of Edinburgh on understanding the genetic causes of ASD.

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:

• Spectrum, a science news website focused on discussing the latest ASD research
• The Disordered Mind by Eric Kandel
• The Idea of a Brain by Matthew Cobb

Make sure to reach out to Daniel on Twitter!

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