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Study reveals how gene control mechanisms define the identity of developing brainstem neurons – News-Medical.net
A recent study at the University of Helsinki reveals how gene control mechanisms define the identity of developing neurons in the brainstem.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 29 2020
A recent study at the University of Helsinki reveals how gene control mechanisms define the identity of developing neurons in the brainstem. The researchers also showed that a failure in differentiation of the brainstem neurons leads to behavioral abnormalities, including hyperactivity and attention deficit.
The mammalian brain is big, but the state of its activity is controlled by a much smaller number of neurons. Many of these are located in the brainstem,…
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