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FMR1 and Autism, an Intriguing Connection Revisited.
Genes - 6 Aug 2021
Fyke William, Velinov Milen
Abstract excerpt
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a distinct phenotype of behavioral dysfunction that includes deficiencies in communication and stereotypic behaviors. ASD affects about 2% of the US population. It is a highly heritable spectrum of conditions with substantial genetic heterogeneity. To date, mutations in over 100 genes have been reported in association with ASD phenotypes. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the...
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