Scientists glimpse 'dance of skeletons' inside neurons: Insight into developmental disorders, including Williams syndrome

Scientists have uncovered how a structural component inside neurons performs two coordinated dance moves when the connections between neurons are strengthened. The discovery hints at why people with Williams syndrome, a developmental disorder caused by a deletion of several genes, including one that alters dendritic spine remodeling, have such an unusual blend of cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

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