Variation in the X-linked EFHC2 gene is associated with social cognitive abilities in males.

Females outperform males on many social cognitive tasks. X-linked genes may contribute to this sex difference. Males possess one X chromosome, while females possess two X chromosomes. Functional variations in X-linked genes are therefore likely to impact more on males than females. Previous studies...

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Main Authors: Carla M Startin, Chiara Fiorentini, Michelle de Haan, David H Skuse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4481314?pdf=render