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NF Smarty Pants

A collection of the latest news, events, and information about Neurofibromatosis
November 11th, 2008

Research Advances Understanding of NF-Related Learning Disabilities

Through mouse models, Dr. Alcino Silva and his team of researchers have discovered that a neurotransmitter, GABA, exists in excess for those with NF. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It decreased the plasticity of neurons.

Through drug treatments, Dr. Silva was able to reverse the learning deficiencies within mice with NF.

You can read more on his study at:

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