Brain protein deficiency promotes compulsive behaviour
The absence of two proteins in mice, Intersectin1 and Intersectin2, leads to disrupted neural signalling and compulsive repetitive behaviour.
Source: labonline.com.au
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The absence of two proteins in mice, Intersectin1 and Intersectin2, leads to disrupted neural signalling and compulsive repetitive behaviour.
Our behavior is controlled through neural circuits in the brain. Molecular disturbances can lead to stereotypical behavior, as seen in neuropsychiatric disorders like obsessive-compulsive and autism spectrum disorders.