Molecular Scaffold That Guides Connections Between Brain Cells Discovered

Brain cells known as neurons process information by joining into complex networks, transmitting signals to each other across junctions called synapses. But "neurons don't just connect to other neurons," emphasizes the lead researcher, "in a lot of cases, they connect to very specific partners, at particular spots." As they learn through research like this how the brain develops its complex wiring, the scientists hope they can clarify what goes wrong in disorders like autism.

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