Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and complex neurodevelopmental disorder
which has strong genetic basis. Despite the rapidly rising incidence of autism, little is known …

A large amount of evidence has demonstrated the power of exercise to support cognitive
function, the effects of which can last for considerable time. An emerging line of scientific …

Platelet factors regulate wound healing and can signal from the blood to the brain,.
However, whether platelet factors modulate cognition, a highly valued and central …

Abstract Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) is a key component of constitutive
heterochromatin, which is crucial for chromosome maintenance and transcriptional …

Probing gene function in the mammalian brain can be greatly assisted with methods to
manipulate the genome of neurons in vivo. The clustered, regularly interspaced, short …

DNA methylation is one of the best characterized epigenetic modifications. In mammals it is
involved in various biological processes including the silencing of transposable elements …

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Schizophrenia (SCZ) are cognitive disorders with
complex genetic architectures but overlap** behavioral phenotypes, which suggests …

Fruit has evolved myriad forms that facilitate seed dispersal in varied environmental and
ecological contexts. Because fleshy fruits become attractive and nutritious to seed …

Disruption of the MECP2 gene leads to Rett syndrome (RTT), a severe neurological disorder
with features of autism. MECP2 encodes a methyl-DNA-binding protein that has been …

The aim of this review is to summarize the key findings from genetic and epidemiological
research, which show that autism is a complex disorder resulting from the combination of …