Researchers from the University of Maryland have made progress in understanding the development of disorders like autism and schizophrenia in children. They found that inflammation in the brain during early childhood, previously linked to these disorders, can affect human brain cells and their development.
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In a post-mortem analysis of brain tissues from 17 children, they identified potential mechanisms for this association. The research focused on the cerebellum, a brain region connected to neurodevelopmental disorders, shedding light on how inflammation impacts brain cells. This could lead to new treatments for autism and schizophrenia. The study was published in Science Translational Medicine.
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