Abnormal Neurons Are Common in the Developing Brain. The Body Has a Mechanism to Eliminate Them
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During fetal development, the human brain generates an excess of neurons, most of which are eliminated shortly before and after birth. New research from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital suggests that this is a critical quality-control mechanism. Copy number variants can impact brain function and may contribute to neuropsychiatric conditions, including autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and intellectual disability.
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