Opinion / Viewpoint
For accurate results in autism, genetic databases need diversity
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We must diversify databases of reference DNA to improve our ability to interpret the consequences of genetic variation.
Expert opinions on trends and controversies in autism research.
We must diversify databases of reference DNA to improve our ability to interpret the consequences of genetic variation.
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