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A genome wide association study of mathematical ability reveals an association at chromosome 3q29, a locus associated with autism and learning difficulties: a preliminary study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Baron-Cohen Simon, Murphy Laura, Chakrabarti Bhismadev, Craig Ian, Mallya Uma, Lakatošová Silvia, Rehnstrom Karola, Peltonen Leena, Wheelwright Sally, Allison Carrie, Fisher Simon E, Warrier Varun
Abstract excerpt
Mathematical ability is heritable, but few studies have directly investigated its molecular genetic basis. Here we aimed to identify specific genetic contributions to variation in mathematical ability. We carried out a genome wide association scan using pooled DNA in two groups of U.K. samples, based on end of secondary/high school national academic exam achievement: high (n = 419) versus low (n = 183)...
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