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New research sheds light on brain development
September 1, 2011
Dr. Antonio Colavita
and his team have discovered a novel genetic pathway that plays a crucial role in the development of the nervous system in worms. Specifically, they found that the genes VANG-1 and PRKL-1 work together to prevent newly born neurons from forming inappropriate connections with other neurons – thus allowing them to focus on productive connections that help the worm move and respond to the environment. The research has important implications for understanding the human brain and developing novel therapies to promote brain regeneration. See
PLoS Genetics
for details.