Autism may be linked to defects in mitochondria, UC Davis study says
Autistic children have a high incidence of defects in mitochondria, the “powerhouses” of cells, but it is not yet clear if those defects are a cause oRead More…
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Scientists map process by which brain cells form long-term memories
Scientists have deciphered how a protein called Arc regulates the activity of neurons — providing much-needed clues into the brain’s …read moreRead More…
Turning human stem cells into brain cells sheds light on neural development
Medical researchers have manipulated human stem cells into producing types of brain cells known to play important roles in neurodevelopmental …readRead More…