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The search for autism disease genes.
Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews - 1 Jan 2004
Wassink Thomas H, Brzustowicz Linda M, Bartlett Christopher W, Szatmari Peter
Abstract excerpt
Autism is a heritable disorder characterized by phenotypic and genetic complexity. This review begins by surveying current linkage, gene association, and cytogenetic studies performed with the goal of identifying autism disease susceptibility variants. Though numerous linkages and associations have been identified, they tend to diminish upon closer examination or attempted replication. The review therefore...
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