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Patterns of de novo tandem repeat mutations and their role in autism.
Nature - 1 Jan 2021
Mitra Ileena, Huang Bonnie, Mousavi Nima, Ma Nichole, Lamkin Michael, Yanicky Richard, Shleizer-Burko Sharona, Lohmueller Kirk E, Gymrek Melissa
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an early-onset developmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication and social interaction and restrictive or repetitive behaviours1,2. Family studies demonstrate that ASD has a substantial genetic basis with contributions both from inherited and de novo variants3,4. It has been estimated that de novo mutations may contribute to 30% of all simplex cases, in which...
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