Projection neurons are a type of nerve cells in our brain that send signals to different parts of the brain or body. They help us process and interpret information by carrying messages from one region or area to another. Full definition
Notably, a study using different methods and published in the same issue of Cell also implicates cortical projection neurons in ASDs. (sciencedaily.com)
This could be because the brains of mammals lack the pre cursor cells or the growth factors that control and support the development of projection neurons. (newscientist.com)
This proved to be in cortical projection neurons found in layers 5 and 6 of the prefrontal cortex, and during a time period spanning 10 to 24 weeks after conception. (sciencedaily.com)