Defective gene slows down brain cells

(Institute of Science and Technology Austria) Although many forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are thought to have genetic causes, the cellular and molecular functions of the identified genes remain unclear. Scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria studied a high-risk gene and discovered its important role during a critical phase of brain development.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news