Casanova<\/a> dives into the ancient origins of autism susceptibility genes. She outlines periods of rapid gene evolution in early vertebrates and provides an introduction to basic genetics. The presenter characterizes autism genes by length, age, conservation, and protein interaction. Casanova considers variation\/mutation tolerance of autism genes compared to nervous and developmental gene groups. She ultimately demonstrates that most autism-related genes are integral to protein complexes and radiated more than half a billion years ago during a phase of rapid brain evolution in vertebrates. Casanova provides a presentation summary before the Q&A.<\/span><\/p>\n Take the knowledge quiz for this presentation HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>