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Altered kinship vocal dynamics in marmosets with valproic acid-induced model of autism

Apr 08, 2026

Prenatal VPA-exposed marmosets show ASD-like traits, including altered kinship vocalizations, disrupted communication patterns, and reduced developmental maturation. These changes intensify after weaning and correlate with caregiver weight loss, suggesting that family-level vocal dynamics provide valuable non-invasive biomarkers of ASD-related social impairments.