Genomic region associated with autism plays role in specific cognitive functions

Monday, July 18, 2016 - 21:31 in Biology & Nature

A new study reports that variations in 16p11.2, a region of the genome associated with risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have distinct effects on cognition. The findings highlight the diversity of people with ASD.

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