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A new study reveals that autism-like symptoms in mice emerge when two nerve proteins—MDGA2 and BDNF—fall out of balance.
In mice, autism symptoms arise when a certain pair of competing nerve proteins falls out of equilibrium, according to a new study.
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Research identifies MDGA2- BDNF/TrkB-dependent mechanism that may point to therapeutic approaches for autism spectrum ...
In mice, autism symptoms arise when a certain pair of competing nerve proteins falls out of equilibrium, according to a study published April 1st in ...
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