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Resolving the Synaptic versus Developmental Dichotomy of Autism Risk Genes.
Trends in neurosciences - 1 Apr 2020
Heavner Whitney E, Smith Stephen E P
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Genes that are mutated in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can be classified broadly as either synaptic or developmental. But what if this is a false distinction? A recent spate of publications has provided evidence for developmental mechanisms that rely on neural activity for proper cortical development. Conversely, a growing body of evidence indicates a role for developmental mechanisms, particularly chromatin...
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