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Deletion of Fmr1 results in sex-specific changes in behavior.
Brain and behavior - 1 Oct 2017
Nolan Suzanne O, Reynolds Conner D, Smith Gregory D, Holley Andrew J, Escobar Brianna, Chandler Matthew A, Volquardsen Megan, Jefferson Taylor, Pandian Ashvini, Smith Tileena, Huebschman Jessica, Lugo Joaquin N
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OBJECTIVE: In this study, we used a systemic Fmr1 knockout in order to investigate both genotype- and sex-specific differences across multiple measures of sociability, repetitive behaviors, activity levels, anxiety, and fear-related learning and memory. BACKGROUND: Fragile X syndrome is the most common monogenic cause of intellectual disability and autism. Few studies to date have examined sex differences in a...
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