ISSN:
1573-3297
Keywords:
mental retardation
;
sex effect
;
maternal effect
;
differential genetic loading
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract Risks of mental retardation were computed separately for the relatives of male and female probands. When compared, the risks for the relatives of females were always significantly higher than the risks for the relatives of males. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis of a differential genetic loading for males and females.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01068207
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