Long - lasting changes in
brain connectivity require new gene expression, and Dr. Martin has discovered a role for specific signaling molecules that travel from stimulated synapses to the nucleus to change the transcription of DNA to RNA.
«This lack of synchronization with frontal regions in ASD — an impairment in
brain connectivity — may lead to symptoms of the disorder that involve processes that
require brain coordination between frontal and other areas, such as language processing and social interaction,» Just explained.