Share of Cost, Clues To Autism Mystery Offered By Novel Mouse Model

Tuesday, May. 15th 2012 9:17 AM

Early disruptions in serotonin signaling in the brain may contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other “enduring effects on behavior,” Vanderbilt University researchers report. Serotonin is a brain chemical that carries signals across the synapse, or gap between nerve cells. The supply of serotonin is regulated by the serotonin transporter (SERT).

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