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Research by Topic: SRS
Scientists monkey around with genes to create a new animal model of autism
Published February 3, 2016This week saw two studies advancing a new type of animal model for autism: the monkey. Environmental factors had been studied using this model, but this week saw the very first genetic model of autism in a monkey that also demonstrates features of autism. At the same time, another study published data on a new test to […]
Filed under: featured, Genetics, monkey, obesity, SRS