(Research Australia) Scientists at the Queensland Brain Institute have uncovered a vital clue into how the brain is wired, which could eventually steer research into nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and cognitive disorders including autism. It’s long been known that growing nerve fibres, also known as axons, must make connections in the brain for it to function properly.

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