uaetodaynews.com — Missing Brain Molecule May Hold the Secret to Improving Cognition in Down Syndrome

Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a missing molecule, pleiotrophin, as a possible key to repairing faulty brain circuits in Down syndrome. New research indicates that faulty brain circuits observed in Down syndrome could stem from insufficient levels of a specific molecule critical to nervous system development and operation. Scientists believe that replenishing this (…)

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Author: University of Virginia Health System
Published on: 2025-10-30 18:23:00
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