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Latest News for January 8th, 2025

Single Gene Links Autism, Epilepsy via Brain Circuit Development

Summary: The gene neuropilin2 regulates inhibitory neuron migration and excitatory neuron connections, essential for balanced brain activity. A study revealed that deleting neuropilin2 disrupts inhibitory circuits, leading to autism-like behaviors and a higher seizure risk.
By neurosciencenews.com |

Study links gene regulating brain circuit formation to autism and seizures

Collaborative research paves the way for future treatments to alleviate autism and epilepsy symptoms
By Iqbal Pittalwala |
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