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Overproduction of Upper-Layer Neurons in the Neocortex Leads to Autism-like Features - extherian - 11-30-2018

This article (LINK) discusses the potential downsides of increased neuron density in the brain. An increase in excitatory neurons without a corresponding increase in inhibitory neurons can impair rather than improve intelligence.


RE: Overproduction of Upper-Layer Neurons in the Neocortex Leads to Autism-like Features - Cray - 11-30-2018

But I thought vaccines caused teh autisms... Wink

Thank you, that was an interesting article that nails down a bit more about autism.