In the real brain, maintaining a proper balance in neural network activity is important; disruptions in it appear to foster disorders such as epilepsy, and
perhaps schizophrenia and autism.
Not exact matches
Perhaps the most valuable takeaway from comparing
autism and schizophrenia's social features would be better treatment.
In a study published online April 28, 2014 in Nature, the researchers report that malfunctioning astrocytes might contribute to neurodegenerative disorders such as Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS),
and perhaps even to developmental disorders such as
autism and schizophrenia.
These imprinting defects may give rise to the increased risk of
schizophrenia,
autism and perhaps some of the other ailments related to paternal age.