Mouse models with one good copy and one inactive copy of the MEF2C gene showed social deficits, hyperactivity, repetitive behaviors, and significant reductions in vocalization.
A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.
Researchers shed light on what might be going wrong in the regulation of genes that govern the brain’s connectivity.
Mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene can cause increased vulnerability to pesticides, which may lead to Parkinson's disease.
Researchers have identified 11 new genes which offer important new insights into the disease pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease.