Cognitive behavioral phenotyping of DSCAM heterozygosity as a model for autism spectrum disorder.

It is estimated that 1 in 36 children are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States, which is nearly a twofold increase from a decade ago. Recent genetic studies have identified de novo loss-of-function (dnLoF) mutations in the Down Syndrome Cell Adhesion Molecule (DSCAM) as a strong risk factor for ASD. Previous research has shown that DSCAM ablation confers social interaction deficits and perseverative behaviors in mouse models.

Cognitive behavioral phenotyping of heterozygosity as a model for autism spectrum disorder.

Unlabelled: It is estimated that 1 in 36 children are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States, which is nearly a twofold increase from a decade ago. Recent genetic studies have identified loss-of-function (dnLoF) mutations in the as a strong risk factor for ASD. Previous research has shown that ablation confers social interaction deficits and perseverative behaviors in mouse models.