The Maternal Immune Activation Mouse Model of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication as well as ritualistic repetitive behaviors. Epidemiological studies suggest that maternal immune activation (MIA) during pregnancy may be a risk factor for ASD. To st...

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Main Author: Xuan, Ingrid Cong Yang
Other Authors: Hampson, David R.
Language:en_ca
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/43346