Which of the following is currently being researched as a possible cause of autistic disorder?
A) The neuronal structure of the hippocampus
B) The levels of the neuropeptide oxytocin
C) The mercury used as a preservative in childhood vaccines
D) All of these

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While there is ongoing research in various areas related to the causes of autistic disorder, the most recent and prominent research has focused on the role of neuropeptides such as oxytocin in the social behavior and communication deficits seen in autism. The idea that childhood vaccines containing mercury may cause autism has been largely discredited by scientific studies. The neuronal structure of the hippocampus is one area of the brain that has been studied in relation to autism, but it is not yet clear whether any structural differences are a cause or effect of the disorder.

Which of the Following Is Currently Being Researched as a Possible