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Berlin's Neuroscientists Decode Important Mechanism Of Nerve Cell Communication

Neuroscientists of the NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence have found out a significant relaionship between a protein and neural communication. Using "flies" for experiments, they demonstrated that the "RIM-binding protein" is highly significant in releasing the neurotransmitter that assists in such communication process. This research shall prove vital for further research on the disease "Autism" and its treatment.People with autism (a functional development disturbances of the brain) suffer from genetic defects in this protein.

Researchers claim, "The initial functional description of the fruit fly's RBP-protein (therefore does not only )extend our comprehension of neuronal communication, it also provides a reference point to help understand brain malfunctions that occur with autism." They hence claim to contribute towards an effective treatment using these findings.