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Genetic Underpinnings of Brain Activity May Differ in Autism
Genetic Underpinnings of Brain Activity May Differ in Autism
A study finds that expression levels of certain genes that track with brain activity—particularly those involved in brain development—vary between people with autism and their non-autistic peers.
A study finds that expression levels of certain genes that track with brain activity—particularly those involved in brain development—vary between people with autism and their non-autistic peers.
neurogenetics
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