A longitudinal study in Australia found that children of mothers with asthma who had increased expression of specific inflammatory genes were more likely to show autism-related behaviors at 12 months. The genes in question were CYSLTR2, NOX1, C1QA, CXCL10, C8A, and IL23R. The research was published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Individuals with autism can exhibit a wide range of abilities and challenges, making it a highly variable condition. Some may have …