Researchers find KDM5B gene linked to intellectual disabilities and autism impacts learning and memory in mice.
Researchers from King's College London, the University of Exeter, and the University of California Irvine discovered that the KDM5B gene, linked to intellectual disabilities and autism, directly impacts learning and memory in mice. Reduced KDM5B gene function resulted in memory loss, learning difficulties, and a decrease in the brain's ability to strengthen connections between neurons crucial for memory formation. The study may contribute to new treatments for conditions like autism and intellectual disabilities.
May 08, 2024
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