The formation of correct synaptic structures and neuronal connections is paramount for
normal brain development and a functioning adult brain. The integrin family of cell adhesion …

The analysis of animal models of neurological disease has been instrumental in furthering
our understanding of neurodevelopment and brain diseases. However, animal models are …

Potentially pathogenic alterations have been identified in individuals with autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs) within a variety of key neurodevelopment genes. While this hints at a …

The process of development depends on a number of signaling systems that regulates the
progressive sequence of developmental events. Infertility and neurodevelopmental …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex, neurological disorders that affect
early cognitive, social, and verbal development. Our understanding of ASD has vastly …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) defined by
impairments in social communication and social interactions, accompanied by repetitive …

Social interactions are essential to our mental health, and a deficit in social interactions is a
hallmark characteristic of numerous brain disorders. Various subregions within the medial …

Dendritic spines are small actin-rich protrusions from neuronal dendrites that form the
postsynaptic part of most excitatory synapses. Changes in the shape and size of dendritic …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of clinically and genetically heterogeneous
neurodevelopmental disorders. Recent tremendous advances in the whole exome …

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social deficits and repetitive
behaviors. Genetic screening has identified synaptic, transcriptional, and chromatin genes …