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Microexons Linked to Hyperarousal and Sleep Loss in Zebrafish
Key Takeaways
- Researchers linked altered neural microexons to hyperarousal in zebrafish.
- Affected larvae showed heightened neural activity, changed swimming, and reduced sleep.
- The work connects alternative splicing to the biological control of arousal.
- Because arousal regulation is evolutionarily conserved, the findings may inform autism and schizophrenia research.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com