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Scientists discover biological mechanisms caused by deficits in high-risk autism gene

November 30, 2021 by

Scientists have demonstrated that rare variants in the ANK2 gene, consistently found in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can alter architecture and organization of neurons, potentially contributing to autism and neurodevelopmental comorbidities.

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