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Analysis of Three Coding Region Polymorphisms in Autism

Evidence for an Association with the Serotonin Transporter

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Yirmiya, N. et al. (2002). Analysis of Three Coding Region Polymorphisms in Autism. In: Schopler, E., Yirmiya, N., Shulman, C., Marcus, L.M. (eds) The Research Basis for Autism Intervention., vol 264. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47946-X_7

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