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Research by Topic: promotor regions
What Happened This Year in Autism Research? A look back at 2018
Published January 5, 2019This year, more than before, scientists were able to show that autism is a spectrum within a spectrum of other neuropsychiatric issues. There are similarities across diagnoses, and genetic profiles of those with autism, ADHD, OCD, bipolar depression and schizophrenia. There were also major accomplishments in understanding the role of the environment, behavioral and pharmacological […]
Filed under: 2018, Animal Models, autism brainnet, employment, Environment, featured, females, Genetics, hoarding, promotor regions, year end summary