Unveiling the Genetic Links to Autism: New Study Reveals Promising Findings

A Stanford-led study has identified genes likely involved in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders using a petri dish brain model and CRISPR technology. The researchers found that an imbalance in the function or number of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex could contribute to autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy. The study identified 46 genes associated with interneuron development, providing insights into the building blocks of brain development and potential targets for future treatments.