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Substantial Problems with Measuring Brain Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

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  1. International Child Development Resource Center, 3800 West Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, USA

    Daniel A. Rossignol

  2. Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Children’s Learning Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Richard E. Frye

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Rossignol, D.A., Frye, R.E. Substantial Problems with Measuring Brain Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. J Autism Dev Disord 42, 640–642 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1276-z

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