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The DYX2 locus and neurochemical signaling genes contribute to speech sound disorder and related neurocognitive domains.
Genes, brain, and behavior - 1 Apr 2015
Eicher J D, Stein C M, Deng F, Ciesla A A, Powers N R, Boada R, Smith S D, Pennington B F, Iyengar S K, Lewis B A, Gruen J R
Abstract excerpt
A major milestone of child development is the acquisition and use of speech and language. Communication disorders, including speech sound disorder (SSD), can impair a child's academic, social and behavioral development. Speech sound disorder is a complex, polygenic trait with a substantial genetic component. However, specific genes that contribute to SSD remain largely unknown. To identify associated genes, we...
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