Offspring of Older Fathers May Have Subtle Neurocognitive Impairments

The offspring of older fathers show subtle impairments on tests of neurocognitive ability during infancy and childhood…”Advanced paternal age (APA) is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, as well as with dyslexia and reduced intelligence,”

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Offspring of Older Fathers May Have Subtle Neurocognitive Impairments

Offspring of Older Fathers May Have Subtle Neurocognitive Impairments – children measured at 8 month, 4 years and 7 years  consistently scored poorer.

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