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Genetic overlap and shared risk loci between autism spectrum disorder and cardiometabolic traits.
Molecular psychiatry - 1 Sept 2026
Muntané Gerard, Shadrin Alexey, Guardiola-Ripoll M, O'Connell Kevin S, Frei Oleksandr, Naerland Terje, Vilella Elisabet, Andreassen Ole A
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 2% of the global population. Beyond core symptoms such as social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors, individuals with ASD are at increased risk of cardiometabolic comorbidities, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Here, we investigate the shared genetic architecture between ASD and cardiometabolic traits...
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