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ZNF292 gene and its relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder

In recent genome sequencing studies, a de novo mutation in ZNF292 has been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ZNF292, codes for zinc finger protein 292, and was recently discovered by Mirzaa et al. (2018). Mirzaa et al. found that ZNF292 is present in the brain during development, and that ZNF292 plays a role in…

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Diversity of Life

Structure and Function of X. Tropicalis  The X. tropicalis ( Western clawed frog) inhabits the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Africa. It is a medium-sized frog with eyes positioned high on the head, have short limbs, and “fully webbed feet with horny like claws” (Tropical Fish Keeping). It is the only species in the Xenopus…