Thursday, April 19, 2007

Scientists find that neural stem cell formation may be a factor in abnormal brain development

Source: The Hospital for Sick Children
Date: April 19, 2007

Summary:

Taking an innovative approach to the investigation of genetic syndromes causing learning disabilities and mental retardation, researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Harvard Medical School have found that neural stem cell development during embryogenesis may have a direct effect on abnormal brain development. This research is reported in the April 19 issue of Neuron.