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The effect of gender on the neuroanatomy of children with autism spectrum disorders: a support vector machine case-control study.
Molecular autism - 1 Jan 2016
Retico Alessandra, Giuliano Alessia, Tancredi Raffaella, Cosenza Angela, Apicella Fabio, Narzisi Antonio, Biagi Laura, Tosetti Michela, Muratori Filippo, Calderoni Sara
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BACKGROUND: Genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute since infancy to sexual dimorphism in regional brain structures of subjects with typical development. However, the neuroanatomical differences between male and female children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are an intriguing and still poorly investigated issue. This study aims to evaluate whether the brain of young children with ASD...
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