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The fast-expanding repertoire of mitochondria in the brain
More than cellular powerhouses, these organelles also seem to help synapses communicate, support memory formation and even shape behavior.
The fast-expanding repertoire of mitochondria in the brain
More than cellular powerhouses, these organelles also seem to help synapses communicate, support memory formation and even shape behavior.
Neurons tune electron transport chain to survive onslaught of noxious stimuli
Nociceptors tamp down the production of reactive oxygen species in response to heat, chemical irritants or toxins.
Neurons tune electron transport chain to survive onslaught of noxious stimuli
Nociceptors tamp down the production of reactive oxygen species in response to heat, chemical irritants or toxins.
Null and Noteworthy: Metacognition, balovaptan bust, pattern recognition
This month, we pore over null results from a study of the accuracy of emotion recognition skills in autistic people, clinical trials of a vasopressin drug called balovaptan, and an analysis of ‘systemizing’ abilities in autistic children.
Null and Noteworthy: Metacognition, balovaptan bust, pattern recognition
This month, we pore over null results from a study of the accuracy of emotion recognition skills in autistic people, clinical trials of a vasopressin drug called balovaptan, and an analysis of ‘systemizing’ abilities in autistic children.
Mitochondria: An energy explanation for autism
People with autism have more mutations than others do in both mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA that affects mitochondrial function.
Mitochondria: An energy explanation for autism
People with autism have more mutations than others do in both mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA that affects mitochondrial function.
Meet the ‘mitomaniacs’ who say mitochondria matter in autism
Clues that problems with mitochondria contribute to autism have been accumulating for decades. In the past five years, a mutant mouse and a flurry of findings have energized the field.
Meet the ‘mitomaniacs’ who say mitochondria matter in autism
Clues that problems with mitochondria contribute to autism have been accumulating for decades. In the past five years, a mutant mouse and a flurry of findings have energized the field.
Autism mutation may disrupt brain structure by disabling mitochondria
Mice that lack a segment of chromosome 22 — a mutation associated with autism — have unusually sparse connections between brain regions.
Autism mutation may disrupt brain structure by disabling mitochondria
Mice that lack a segment of chromosome 22 — a mutation associated with autism — have unusually sparse connections between brain regions.
New tools strengthen old link between autism, mitochondria
Variants of some mitochondrial genes may contribute to autism — in some cases, by teaming up with genes in the nucleus.
New tools strengthen old link between autism, mitochondria
Variants of some mitochondrial genes may contribute to autism — in some cases, by teaming up with genes in the nucleus.
Obesity, diabetes in mother up autism risk for child
The combination of obesity and diabetes in a pregnant woman substantially increases the likelihood that her child will have autism.
Obesity, diabetes in mother up autism risk for child
The combination of obesity and diabetes in a pregnant woman substantially increases the likelihood that her child will have autism.
Short chromosome caps may up autism risk in families
Telomeres, the structures at the tips of chromosomes, tend to be unusually short in people with autism and their immediate family members.
Short chromosome caps may up autism risk in families
Telomeres, the structures at the tips of chromosomes, tend to be unusually short in people with autism and their immediate family members.
Diabetes during pregnancy ups child’s autism risk
Children born to women who develop diabetes during the first or second trimester of pregnancy increase their risk of autism by 42 percent.
Diabetes during pregnancy ups child’s autism risk
Children born to women who develop diabetes during the first or second trimester of pregnancy increase their risk of autism by 42 percent.
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‘Brain Flows: How Network Dynamics Compose the Human Mind,’ an excerpt
In his new book, published today, Michael W. Cole examines how the movement of neuronal activity between neuronal populations shapes free will, intelligence and creativity. In this excerpt from Chapter 1, Cole explores why activity flows could unify efforts to map brain functions and connectivity.
‘Brain Flows: How Network Dynamics Compose the Human Mind,’ an excerpt
In his new book, published today, Michael W. Cole examines how the movement of neuronal activity between neuronal populations shapes free will, intelligence and creativity. In this excerpt from Chapter 1, Cole explores why activity flows could unify efforts to map brain functions and connectivity.
Prenatal pruning of neurons with copy number variants; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 November.
Prenatal pruning of neurons with copy number variants; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 November.
New Stanford initiative aims to build digital twin of human brain
The effort, funded by private donors, seeks to train the model on a trove of MRI and magnetoencephalography data that scientists plan to collect over the next five years—but questions about its scientific utility and feasibility remain.
New Stanford initiative aims to build digital twin of human brain
The effort, funded by private donors, seeks to train the model on a trove of MRI and magnetoencephalography data that scientists plan to collect over the next five years—but questions about its scientific utility and feasibility remain.