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A genomewide screen for autism: strong evidence for linkage to chromosomes 2q, 7q, and 16p.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Sept 2001
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Autism is characterized by impairments in reciprocal communication and social interaction and by repetitive and stereotyped patterns of activities and interests. Evidence for a strong underlying genetic predisposition comes from twin and family studies, although susceptibility genes have not yet been identified. A whole-genome screen for linkage, using 83 sib pairs with autism, has been completed, and 119 markers...
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