Progress in understanding the genetic etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has
fueled remarkable advances in our understanding of its potential neurobiological …

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is rapidly becoming a popular model organism in
pharmacogenetics and neuropharmacology. Both larval and adult zebrafish are currently …

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is emerging as a new important species for studying
mechanisms of brain function and dysfunction. Focusing on selected central nervous system …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) phenomenology is reported to be more
common in individuals with some genetic syndromes than in the general population; …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and
autistic spectrum disorder, is typically caused by transcriptional silencing of the X-linked …

The cerebellum contains the largest number of neurons and synapses of any structure in the
central nervous system. The concept that the cerebellum is solely involved in fine motor …

While recent studies suggest a converging role for genetic factors towards risk for
nosologically distinct disorders including autism, intellectual disability (ID), and epilepsy …

Searching for effective biomarkers is one of the most challenging tasks in the research field
of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a non …

Rationale Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex heterogeneous
neurodevelopmental disorder with onset during early childhood and typically a life-long …

During mammalian ontogenesis, the neurotransmitter GABA is a fundamental regulator of
neuronal networks. In neuronal development, GABAergic signaling regulates neural …