The serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) shows differential regulation between children with ASD and typically developing children in a South African population

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by impairments in social interaction and communication, and repetitive and compulsive behaviours. The heterogeneous nature of ASD is underpinned by complex genetic networks; hence there is no known single genetic cause of ASD. It is therefore imperat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hulley, Michaella
Other Authors: O'Ryan, Colleen
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22972