Genome-wide and Ordered-Subset linkage analyses provide support for autism loci on 17q and 19p with evidence of phenotypic and interlocus genetic correlates

• Main Authors: Folstein Susan E (Author), Gainer Kimberly (Author), Crockett Genea (Author), Olson Lana M (Author), Jiang Lan (Author), Li Chun (Author), McCauley Jacob L (Author), Haines Jonathan L (Author), Sutcliffe James S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Autism is a neurobehavioral spectrum of phenotypes characterized by deficits in the development of language and social relationships and patterns of repetitive, rigid and compulsive behaviors. Twin and family studies point to a signi...