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Autism spectrum disorder and brain volume link through a set of mTOR-related genes.
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Jul 2023
Arenella Martina, Mota Nina R, Teunissen Mariel W A, Brunner Han G, Bralten Janita
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BACKGROUND: Larger than average head and brain sizes are often observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASD and brain volume are both highly heritable, with multiple genetic variants contributing. However, it is unclear whether ASD and brain volume share any genetic mechanisms. Genes from the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway influence brain volume, and variants are found in rare...
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