Valerie Hu
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
George Washington University
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Blood from individuals with autism could help researchers identify biomarkers to diagnose the disorder and learn more about related symptoms, such as gastrointestinal complaints, says molecular biologist Valerie Hu.
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