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Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychiatric conditions: what’s the genetic overlap in our New Zealand Youth

Research topic

Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychiatric conditions: what's the genetic overlap in our New Zealand Youth

Researcher(s)

Dr Jessie Jacobsen

Institution

University of Auckland

Year

2015

Areas of study

Child and Youth Mental Health Suicide Prevention Neurodevelopmental/Neurodiversity Biological

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