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Maternal immune activation and strain specific interactions in the development of autism-like behaviors in mice.
Translational psychiatry - 12 Mar 2013
Schwartzer J J, Careaga M, Onore C E, Rushakoff J A, Berman R F, Ashwood P
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It is becoming increasingly apparent that the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are due to both genetic and environmental factors. Animal studies provide important translational models for elucidating specific genetic or environmental factors that contribute to ASD-related behavioral deficits. For example, mouse research has demonstrated a link between maternal immune activation and the expression of...
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