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Evolution drives autism to occur much more frequently in boys and men
- quantified 6y agoWhich seems odd since autism somewhat lowers the chances of reproductive success. The actual paper needs to be read, this summary article doesn’t explain statements like > Women, the researchers say, typically live longer and are less vulnerable to most health conditions because their genetic makeup has evolved in reaction to the unhealthy characteristics of the male genome, creating better immunity and greater longevity