Too much cellular ‘noise’ can affect brain development

Wrong kind of noise…

Using cutting-edge imaging technology, biologists have determined that uncontrolled fluctuations (known at “noise) in the concentration of the vitamin A derivative Retinoic acid (RA) can lead to disruptions in brain organization during development. Identifying how a cell responds to a signal made by another cell, despite the level of noise present, may improve our understanding of developmental disorders.

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April 15, 2016 | Categories: Neuroscience Research, Women's Health | Tags: children, developmental biology, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, pregnancy, reproductive biology, science | Leave a comment