Hyperactivity and social abnormalities are defining characteristics of ADHD and autism, two developmental disorders that parents and scientists around the world are struggling to understand. At the RIKEN Brain Science Institute, researchers have identified the protein IRBIT as a key player in preventing these behaviours from developing. The current study shows that IRBIT plays a role in regulating dopamine levels in the brain and that … Continue reading Researchers identify protein responsible for regulating dopamine levels in the brain.