Phenotypic and molecular genetic analysis of autism
Year: 2010
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Autism is an early onset neurodevelopmental disorder affecting three core areas of behaviour - communication, social interaction and restricted repetitive behaviour. Although family and twin studies indicate a genetic contribution to the aetiology of autism, definitive susceptibility genes have yet to be identified. Heterogeneity of autism phenotype has been proposed as a theory for lack of genetic associations. This research encompassed three aspects of autism genetic research: analysis of the autism phenotype, genetic based studies and molecular characterisation of positive associations.
Author: Katherine E. Tansey
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2595989031