Researchers from the Weizmann Institute in Israel have discovered that the Orthopedia gene continues to serve vital functions across an organism's lifespan following its initial role in fetal brain formation. According to the investigation conducted on mice, this multifunctional gene influences both emotional state regulation and metabolic processes. The scientific findings could potentially contribute to the development of new clinical approaches for managing anxiety conditions and metabolic disorders.
Source : The Times of Israel
Photo : The Times of Israel
