Synapses are specialized junctions between neurons in brain that transmit and compute
information, thereby connecting neurons into millions of overlapping and interdigitated …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a series of neurodevelopmental diseases
characterized by two hallmark symptoms, social communication deficits and repetitive …

The study of naturalistic social behavior requires quantification of animals' interactions. This
is generally done through manual annotation—a highly time-consuming and tedious …

Brain function relies on the ability of neural networks to maintain stable levels of activity,
while experiences sculpt them. In the neocortex, the balance between activity and stability …

Chemical synapses provide a vital foundation for neuron-neuron communication and overall
brain function. By tethering closely apposed molecular machinery for presynaptic …

Autism-spectrum disorders (ASDs) are developmental disabilities that manifest in early
childhood and are characterized by qualitative abnormalities in social behaviors …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is comprised of several conditions characterized by
alterations in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Genetic and …

Neuroligins are postsynaptic cell adhesion molecules that are relevant to many
neurodevelopmental disorders. They are differentially enriched at the postsynapse and …

Cannabis is well established to impact affective states, emotion and perceptual processing,
primarily through its interactions with the endocannabinoid system. While cannabis use is …

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems constitute an important comorbidity in many patients with
autism. Multiple mutations in the neuroligin family of synaptic adhesion molecules are …