Autism Behaviors Linked to Astrocytes, Suggests Mouse Study - Technology Networks

A preclinical study has indicated that abnormalities in astrocytes might contribute to the development of some of the behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.

Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Med… [+4006 chars]

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