Publications by authors named "Susan Leather"
Background: Transport workers generally face a higher-than-average risk of HIV as well as other health challenges. In order to improve understanding of health issues in the maritime sector, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, and to prepare appropriate responses the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) conducted a study of the views and needs of those affiliates.
Materials And Methods: The ITF carried out two surveys.
Article Synopsis
- Rare copy number variants (CNVs) affecting ASTN2 and TRIM32 were found in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), highlighting their possible link to conditions like autism and ADHD.
- A large study screened nearly 90,000 individuals, uncovering 46 deletions and 12 duplications of ASTN2, particularly enriched in NDD subjects compared to controls.
- The research shows that certain ASTN2 deletions are more common in males and suggests astrotactins play a significant role in brain development and associated psychopathology.