Brain Development Pathway Linked to Autism
Individuals with autism may carry genetic variants in a pathway important for brain development, according to a study published in September inTranslational Psychiatry.
The Wnt signaling pathway is crucial for transmitting chemical signals between the outside and inside of cells throughout the body. In the brain, the pathway is a key player in the birth of new neurons. Studies over the past few years have linked this pathway to both autism and schizophrenia.
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