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Genetic aetiology of global developmental delay and intellectual disability in Africa: a scoping review

2026Open accessUniversity of Rwanda

Abstract

This review provides, to the best of our knowledge, the first comprehensive review of the genetic aetiology of GDD and ID in Africa. It presents an imbalance of gene research on GDD and ID across African regions, with North African countries dominating this field of study.

Research topics

  • Genomics and Rare Diseases
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities

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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2026.1718279

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