New Mechanism Controlling Neuronal Migration Discovered

Monday, July 20, 2009 - 02:14 in Biology & Nature

The molecular machinery that helps brain cells migrate to their correct place in the developing brain has been identified. Understanding how neurons migrate to their proper place during brain development will offer insights into how malfunctions in the machinery cause epilepsy and mental retardation.

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