The story of human evolution is an intricate tapestry woven with a ton of interbreeding with other hominid species. While these encounter may have been beneficial in some ways, recent research has also revealed how this ancient genetic legacy may have a lasting impact on the mental health of modern humans, including conditions like depression and autism.
"While it's an amazing thing, I think that what's more important is that there are people understanding that it's also a really lonely thing," Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou told Insider.
Moms who struggle with social communication were more likely to have kids with autism who presented with social and communication issues, a study found.
Researchers have found that H1N1 "swine flu" vaccination given to pregnant women might be associated with an autism spectrum disorder in the offspring.