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Scientists find a determining mechanism for the synapse formation in the cerebellum

– A study co-led by the Institute of Neurosciences (CSIC-UMH) demonstrates that one of the receptors for the neurotransmitter glutamate is essential to generate synaptic plasticity in the cerebellum. – Dysfunctions in synapses can lead to brain disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, and autism. Kainate receptors regulate synaptic integrity and plasticity by […]