Assessing the impact of a combined analysis of four common low-risk genetic variants on autism risk
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Autism is a complex disorder characterized by deficits involving communication, social interaction, and repetitive and restrictive patterns of behavior. Twin studies have shown that autism is strongly heritable, suggesting a strong g...
Main Authors: | Carayol Jerome, Schellenberg Gerard D, Tores Frederic, Hager Jörg, Ziegler Andreas, Dawson Geraldine |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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Series: | Molecular Autism |
Online Access: | http://www.molecularautism.com/content/1/1/4 |
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