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A chromosome region linked to neurodevelopmental disorders influences locomotor behavior through sex-specific neural circuits.

Distal Deletion, Distal Duplication, Proximal Deletion,

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Researchers found that the 16p11.2 deletion affects boys’ and girls’ brains differently, leading to changes in specific brain cells that influence movement and activity levels in sex‑specific ways.

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Genetics, Motor Coordination,

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