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Sex differences in sleep deficits in mice with an autism-linked Shank3 mutation.
Biology of sex differences - 28 Oct 2024
Medina Elizabeth, Rempe Michael J, Muheim Christine, Schoch Hannah, Singletary Kristan, Ford Kaitlyn, Peixoto Lucia
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BACKGROUND: Insomnia is more prevalent in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can worsen core-symptoms and reduces quality of life of both individuals and caregivers. Although ASD is four times more prevalent in males than females, less is known about sex specific sleep differences in autistic individuals. Recent ASD studies suggest that sleep problems may be more severe in females, which aligns with...
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