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Autism-associated gene shank3 is necessary for social contagion in zebrafish.
Molecular autism - 30 Jun 2023
Kareklas Kyriacos, Teles Magda C, Dreosti Elena, Oliveira Rui F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Animal models enable targeting autism-associated genes, such as the shank3 gene, to assess their impact on behavioural phenotypes. However, this is often limited to simple behaviours relevant for social interaction. Social contagion is a complex phenotype forming the basis of human empathic behaviour and involves attention to the behaviour of others for recognizing and sharing their emotional or...
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