Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among individuals with a family history of alcohol use disorders

Recent studies suggest de novo mutations may involve the pathogenesis of autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on the evidence that excessive alcohol consumption may be associated with an increased rate of de novo mutations in germ cells (sperms or eggs), we examine here...

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Main Authors: Sundquist, Jan, Sundquist, Kristina, Ji, Jianguang
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135348/