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Genetics Plays Key Role in Brain’s Critical Balance, Chinese Researchers Say

Genetics Plays Key Role in Brain’s Critical Balance, Chinese Researchers Say

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Jul 06, 2025
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Chinese scientists have found that genetic factors significantly influence the brain's ability to maintain criticality—a balanced state between neural excitation and inhibition that underpins cognitive functioning. Their findings open up new avenues for understanding mental ability and neurological disorders.

The findings open “broad avenues” to explore the implications for brain function and potential dysfunctions, research team says in recently published paper. Photo: Shutterstock

According to researchers from the Chinese Aca…

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