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[Genetic and brain structure anomalies in autism spectrum disorders. Towards an understanding of the aetiopathogenesis?].
Der Nervenarzt - 1 May 2011
Nickl-Jockschat T, Michel T M
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are pervasive development disorders with high heritability and an as yet unclear aetiology. So far molecular genetic research was able to identify several candidate genes for the disorder which are functionally linked to neurotransmission and neuronal migration, cortical organisation and synaptic plasticity. MRI studies repeatedly showed a higher total brain volume for ASD...
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