A 'social' gene in fish could contain new clues to autism

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In humans, mutations in the EGR1 gene have been linked to mental health conditions like schizophrenia and depression, and they also appear to play a role in autism.

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Interesting.

For anyone wondering, here’s what a zebrafish looks like:

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Hmm… Like a zebra. That makes sense :upside_down_face:

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