Does the brain become unglued in autism? | ScienceBlog.com

Does the brain become unglued in autism? | ScienceBlog.com: Cell adhesion molecules are the glue that binds cells together in the body. Deficits in adhesion molecules would be expected to compromise processes at the interfaces between cells, influencing tissue integrity and cell-to-cell signaling. In the brain, deficits in adhesion molecules could compromise brain development and communication between nerve cells.