Fragile X proteins involved in proper neuron development
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 21:00
in Biology & Nature
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited intellectual disability and the greatest single genetic contributor to autism. Unlocking the mechanisms behind fragile X could make important revelations about the brain. In a new study, researchers show that two proteins implicated in fragile X play a crucial role in the proper development of neurons in mice.