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Studies highlight need to adapt autism tests for African cultures
Some of the items on a common diagnostic test for autism do not translate well to African cultures.
Studies highlight need to adapt autism tests for African cultures
Some of the items on a common diagnostic test for autism do not translate well to African cultures.
South African children with autism may lack access to schools
Only about 0.1 percent of children in the Western Cape province of South Africa have autism, according to a review of school records.
South African children with autism may lack access to schools
Only about 0.1 percent of children in the Western Cape province of South Africa have autism, according to a review of school records.
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Every neuroscience lab needs an ethicist
The ethics issues that arise in neuroscience research are usually novel, unresolved and understudied. Embedding ethicists in labs helps scientists navigate these challenges and develop strategies in real time to prevent harm.
Every neuroscience lab needs an ethicist
The ethics issues that arise in neuroscience research are usually novel, unresolved and understudied. Embedding ethicists in labs helps scientists navigate these challenges and develop strategies in real time to prevent harm.
Beyond glucose: The brain may feed itself
Myelin may serve as an energy reserve for the brain, according to recent findings, prompting neuroscientists to rethink how the brain stores, shares and protects energy.
Beyond glucose: The brain may feed itself
Myelin may serve as an energy reserve for the brain, according to recent findings, prompting neuroscientists to rethink how the brain stores, shares and protects energy.
SHANK3-variant effects in primates, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 25 May.
SHANK3-variant effects in primates, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 25 May.