First evidence linking an autism-related mutation to reduced vasopressin and altered social behavior (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

First evidence linking an autism-related mutation to reduced vasopressin and altered social behavior

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Image of the mouse brain showing vasopressin-producing neurons (green) in the BNST region. In red, excitatory connections contacting these cells can be seen.

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Instituto de Neurociencias UMH CSIC

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