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Knocking out one key gene leads to traits that have some similarity to autistic traits; in mice, namely less vocalization and socialization, more hyperactive an
by fsckboy 2y ago
Knocking out one key gene leads to traits that have some similarity to autistic traits; in mice, namely less vocalization and socialization, more hyperactive and repetitive behaviors.
so, we're talking about at a very zoomed out level, but the gene responsible is already "implicated" in human neurodevelopmental conditions in the cerebellum.
- hmry 2y agoWow, the headline severly overstates the case then...
- fredgrott 2y agofor context, ADHD, Parkisons, Autistic are different mechanisms of dopamine deficiencies... Never ever will be one gene....For example Parkisons has one gene that affects VMAT2 formation and one involving the GI lining that is involved in taking up dopamine building blocks from GI actions on food.
- polskibus 2y agoThis article seems to disagree https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/imaging-study-shows-dopamine-dysfunction-is-not-the-main-cause-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/imaging-study-shows-dopa...