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How your genes decide if you are autistic or an early bird

Dr Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist | Dr Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist

11-Feb-16 16:00

How your genes decide if you are autistic or an early bird

Resident Geneticist Dr Arif Anwar returns with his monthly show this year to discuss the latest news in genetics research. It seems like almost everything comes down to your genes – from autism  to whether or not you are a night owl. How true is all of this information? 


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