We all make mistakes. Even the involuntary functions of our body are included in the previous statement.
More often than not, however, our mistakes are accompanied by major consequences. The same goes with our body. A single mistake could lead to lifelong consequences, especially if it’s committed in the brain. And in this part of the body, mistakes could greatly affect the way we live.
Improper removal of faulty brain cells during neurodevelopment may cause lifelong behavioral issues, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests. The finding also could have important implications for a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
More details about this discovery over at EurekAlert.
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