Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes. Aug 18, 2024
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Md Yunus needs to address political turmoil first

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads Bangladesh's 17-member interim government, aiming to address political instability, economic recovery, and social tensions, and restore stability after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Aug 9, 2024
Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Happy with silver, but gold winner also my child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

Thousands of kilometres away but always close at heart, joy and celebrations busted on Friday in a village of Haryana's Panipat as the family of Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal in the men's javelin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the athlete's gracious mother saying the "guy who got gold is also my child". Aug 9, 2024