Signs of autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often take years to manifest. Studying suspect disease genes in the brain early in life could prove valuable in the development of new treatments or interventions.  Now, a study from researchers at the Salk Institute shows that a gene linked to mental disorders helps lays the foundation for a crucial brain structure during prenatal development.  The team state that … Continue reading Study maps autism-linked protein in neurodevelopment.