Common genetic variants are associated with increased likelihood of latent co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health factors among autistic individuals
Nature
Common genetic variants are linked to an increased likelihood of latent co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health factors in autistic individuals. The study identified three correlated factors—behavioral, cothymic, and thought disorder—each showing significant SNP heritability but no association with rare variants. Genetic analyses support an additive effect of general population conditions on these factors, rather than shared genetics with autism itself.
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