Mice provide insight into genetics of autism spectrum disorders

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 13:52 in Biology & Nature

The CHD8 gene is associated with some cases of human autism. A new study shows that mice with mutated CHD8 show defects in brain development and behavioral changes, and may give insight into genetic causes of autism spectrum disorders.

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