Autism and Brain Development

نویسندگان

  • Christopher A. Walsh
  • Eric M. Morrow
  • John L.R. Rubenstein
چکیده

Genetic studies are refining our understanding of neurodevelopmental mechanisms in autism. Some autism-related mutations appear to disrupt genes regulated by neuronal activity, which are especially important in development of the postnatal nervous system. Gene replacement studies in mice indicate that the developmental window to ameliorate symptoms may be wider than previously anticipated.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Cell

دوره 135  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008