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 Overproduction of Upper-Layer Neurons in the Neocortex Leads to Autism-like Features

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 Overproduction of Upper-Layer Neurons in the Neocortex Leads to Autism-like Features
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11-30-2018, 02:17 AM (This post was last modified: 11-30-2018, 02:18 AM by extherian.)
This article (LINK) discusses the potential downsides of increased neuron density in the brain. An increase in excitatory neurons without a corresponding increase in inhibitory neurons can impair rather than improve intelligence.
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11-30-2018, 06:05 AM
But I thought vaccines caused teh autisms... Wink

Thank you, that was an interesting article that nails down a bit more about autism.
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