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Investigating autism associated genes in C. elegans reveals candidates with a role in social behaviour.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Rawsthorne Helena, Calahorro Fernando, Holden-Dye Lindy, O' Connor Vincent, Dillon James
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by a triad of behavioural impairments and includes disruption in social behaviour. ASD has a clear genetic underpinning and hundreds of genes are implicated in its aetiology. However, how single penetrant genes disrupt activity of neural circuits which lead to affected behaviours is only beginning to be understood and less is known...
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