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·April 5, 2022·6 min read

Neurexin Controls Cerebellar Granule Cells, Offering Insight Into Autism and Schizophrenia Mechanisms

Neurexin regulates the survival of cerebellar granule cells independently of synapses. The findings shed new light on the mechanisms behind neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia and ASD.

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·January 18, 2022·3 min read

Understanding Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

Findings reveal the accumulation of the synaptic protein neurexin may be a cause of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows how astrocytes help build neural connections.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·January 14, 2016·5 min read

Autism Linked Proteins Help Wire the Brain

A new study reveals how three proteins associated with autism and other brain disorders, help to wire up specific areas of the brain responsible for sensory processing.

This image shows different types of synapses.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Understanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse Dysfunction

A new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.

This diagram shows how neurons form in the brain.

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·March 18, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Survey Protein Family That Helps the Brain Form Synapses

Researchers describe the diversity of neurexin proteins which are essential in the creation of synapses.

The image shows neurons expressing neuroglobin-2 and MDGA1. The caption explains the image best.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·January 28, 2013·3 min read

Protein Family Linked to Autism Suppresses the Development of Inhibitory Synapses

A study shows another family of proteins linked to neurodevelopmental disorders regulates the function of neuroligins and neurexins in order to suppress the development of inhibitory synapses.