A Study of Brain Proteins Offers New Targets to Treat Autism
The New York Times
Researchers identified a specific brain protein that regulates how neural circuits are pruned during early development, revealing its potential as a new therapeutic target for autism spectrum disorder. This discovery highlights the importance of synaptic pruning mechanisms in understanding and potentially treating the condition.
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