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[Genetics of autism: from genome scans to candidate genes].
Medecine sciences : M/S - 1 Nov 2003
Jamain Stéphane, Betancur Catalina, Giros Bruno, Leboyer Marion, Bourgeron Thomas
Abstract excerpt
The autistic disorder was firstly described by Leo Kanner sixty years ago. This complex developmental disability is characterized by social and communicative impairments and repetitive and stereotyped behaviours and interests. The prevalence of autism in the general population is about 1 in 1,000, with four males affected for one female. In approximately 15% of the cases, autism is associated with known genetic...
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