Common mechanisms in fragile x and down syndrome: new theory in neuroscience

A new common mechanism in Fragile X and Down syndrome has been identified by scientists at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Korea and published in the world leading science journal, Trends in Neurosciences (Cell Press). Title : Meeting at the crossroads: Common mechanisms in Fragile X and Down syndrome* Emerging evidence shows that the regulation of local protein synthesis in dendritic spines plays a crucial role in controlling synaptic morphogenesis and synaptic efficacy...
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