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.... Read More...
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Understanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse Dysfunction
A new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...