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The genetic landscapes of autism spectrum disorders.
Annual review of genomics and human genetics - 1 Jan 2013
Huguet Guillaume, Ey Elodie, Bourgeron Thomas
Abstract excerpt
The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in social interaction and stereotyped behaviors. For the majority of individuals with ASD, the causes of the disorder remain unknown; however, in up to 25% of cases, a genetic cause can be identified. Chromosomal rearrangements as well as rare and de novo copy-number variants are present in ∼10-20% of individuals with ASD, compared with 1-2% in...
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