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01-07-2012 | Letter | Uitgave 7/2012

Twin Studies in Autism: What Might They Say About Genetic and Environmental Influences

Tijdschrift:: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > Uitgave 7/2012

Auteur:: George M. Anderson

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Abstract

Genetic and epigenetic differences exist within monozygote twin-pairs and might be especially important in the expression of autism. Assuming phenotypic differences between monozygotic twins are due to environmental influences may lead to mistaken conclusions regarding the relative genetic and environmental contribution to autism risk.

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Titel: Twin Studies in Autism: What Might They Say About Genetic and Environmental Influences
Auteur:: George M. Anderson
Publicatiedatum: 01-07-2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1552-6
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Tijdschrift: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Uitgave 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432

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