Gene today, gone tomorrow: Genes for autism and schizophrenia only active in developing brains
Monday, February 11, 2013 - 22:00
in Health & Medicine
Genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development, according to a new study in mice. This new study adds to the evidence that autism and schizophrenia are neurodevelopmental disorders, a term describing conditions that originate during early brain development.