Small Molecule Keeps New Adult Neurons from Straying, May Be Tied to Schizophrenia (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Small Molecule Keeps New Adult Neurons from Straying, May Be Tied to Schizophrenia

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Salk study shows the microRNA miR-19 helps budding adult brain cells stay on track. Overexpessing miR-19 microRNA in neural progenitor cells in the adult brain of mice caused new neurons (green) to move and branch abnormally (right) compared to control neurons (left).

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