Angela Mabb
Researcher
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Deletions or duplications of the UBE3A gene lead to both Angelman syndrome and some cases of autism, respectively. Studying the effects of altered gene dosage in this region will provide insights into brain defects and suggest targets for therapies for both disorders, says expert Benjamin Philpot.
Insights for autism from Angelman syndrome
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