Dr. Xavier Salvador and Dr. Carla Garcia from IRB Barcelona, a leading biomedical institute in Spain, presented their groundbreaking discovery on the origins of idiopathic autism—cases where no known genetic mutation has been identified. Their research reveals how a tiny but crucial protein fragment, missing from the protein CPEB4, disrupts neurodevelopment at the molecular level.
For the first time, scientists have mapped out the mechanism behind this process, shedding light on how these protein alterations contribute to autism spectrum disorder. More importantly, their findings suggest that restoring this missing protein fragment could offer a potential therapeutic path. Could this be the key to future treatments—or even a cure?
The latest episode of the Curious by Nature podcast, titled “Important New Research on Autism” featuring IRB Barcelona Experts is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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