Molecular genetic investigations of autism.

doi:10.1023/a:1026056522602

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Molecular genetic investigations of autism.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Oct 1998

Maestrini E, Marlow A J, Weeks D E, Monaco A P

Abstract excerpt

Genetic factors are likely to play a major role in the etiology of autism. The genetics of the disorder is however complex, probably involving the action of several genes. In an attempt to identify autism susceptibility loci we are currently undertaking a systematic screening of the whole human g...

Topics

Autistic Disorder
Chromosome Mapping
DNA, Satellite
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Disease Susceptibility
Genetic Markers
Genotype
Humans
Research Design

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