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A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off.

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Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

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Neuroscientists discover that Rett syndrome mutations cause a leaky brain via overexpressed miRNA-126-3p, pointing to a new therapeutic target for vascular repair.