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The Transmitter Launch: An early-career researcher’s extracurriculars capture beauty in the lab
Doctoral student Thomas Barlow uses photography to illuminate research spaces and show people what scientists do.
![Closeup of jelly on forceps, black background.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Featuredimageforceps-1024x692.webp)
The Transmitter Launch: An early-career researcher’s extracurriculars capture beauty in the lab
Doctoral student Thomas Barlow uses photography to illuminate research spaces and show people what scientists do.
When the conference doors close, these scientists rock out
A Pavlov’s Dogz show has become tradition at the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting.
![The band Pavlov's Dogz on stage](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9DT_3866Lede-1024x684.jpg)
When the conference doors close, these scientists rock out
A Pavlov’s Dogz show has become tradition at the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting.
Null and Noteworthy: Reinforcing rigor; medication medley
This month’s newsletter highlights findings on the use of three medication types during pregnancy.
![Illustration of hybrid objects: part light bulb, part lab vial, some in blue and some in red to signify null and replicated results.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/844_Null2_01.jpg)
Null and Noteworthy: Reinforcing rigor; medication medley
This month’s newsletter highlights findings on the use of three medication types during pregnancy.
Book Review: An autistic writer recounts the fun and futility of trying to fit in
In “I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder,” Sarah Kurchak weaves together jagged honesty, funny anecdotes and occasionally painful doses of self-awareness.
![Ilustration shows a young women with pillows, pies and records flying around her.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201013-KurchakLuterman844.jpg)
Book Review: An autistic writer recounts the fun and futility of trying to fit in
In “I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder,” Sarah Kurchak weaves together jagged honesty, funny anecdotes and occasionally painful doses of self-awareness.
The perils of suggesting famous historical figures had autism
Looking for signs of autism in characters from history and literature can offer insight into society’s changing perceptions through time — but it can also increase the risk of stigma against people with the condition.
![The knight Perceval leaves his mother in extreme distress, oblivious to his effect, as he rides into the distance.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200922-Loden-Falck-844-v.jpg)
The perils of suggesting famous historical figures had autism
Looking for signs of autism in characters from history and literature can offer insight into society’s changing perceptions through time — but it can also increase the risk of stigma against people with the condition.
On the same page: Divorce, drawing, and parenting an autistic child
Shared sketch books chart a father-daughter relationship over time and provide a valuable outlet for self-regulating emotions.
![Pen and ink drawings by a father and daughter in a. sketchbook](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LeadrawingLove844.jpg)
On the same page: Divorce, drawing, and parenting an autistic child
Shared sketch books chart a father-daughter relationship over time and provide a valuable outlet for self-regulating emotions.
Photographer captures intimate scenes of daily life with autism
An award-winning photography series offers a close look at one autistic person coming of age in New York City.
![](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/LiamProud844.jpg)
Photographer captures intimate scenes of daily life with autism
An award-winning photography series offers a close look at one autistic person coming of age in New York City.
Book review: ‘The Rosie Result’ crafts foolish caricatures of autism
In the final installment of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling Rosie trilogy, the protagonist's implied autism becomes explicit — and leaves our reviewer cold.
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Book review: ‘The Rosie Result’ crafts foolish caricatures of autism
In the final installment of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling Rosie trilogy, the protagonist's implied autism becomes explicit — and leaves our reviewer cold.
Science serves up inspiration for Katie Carey’s whimsical artwork
Katie Carey, who has illustrated several Spectrum articles, reveals her creative process and her strategies for pushing past mental blocks.
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Science serves up inspiration for Katie Carey’s whimsical artwork
Katie Carey, who has illustrated several Spectrum articles, reveals her creative process and her strategies for pushing past mental blocks.
Young writers fight autism stereotypes through fan fiction
Some fan-fiction authors are beginning to incorporate autism into their stories, especially in the Harry Potter universe.
![](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181218-FanFiction844.jpg)
Young writers fight autism stereotypes through fan fiction
Some fan-fiction authors are beginning to incorporate autism into their stories, especially in the Harry Potter universe.
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Cell population in brainstem coordinates cough, new study shows
The work also adds to a growing body of evidence showing that mice, and their genetic toolbox, can be used to study cough.
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Cell population in brainstem coordinates cough, new study shows
The work also adds to a growing body of evidence showing that mice, and their genetic toolbox, can be used to study cough.
In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope
The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.
![Capitol building](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/capitolhill-1200-1024x692.webp)
In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope
The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.
Ketamine targets lateral habenula, setting off cascade of antidepressant effects
The drug’s affinity for overactive cells in the “anti-reward” region may help explain its rapid and long-lasting results.
![Illustration of ketamine blocking open ion channels in active NMDA receptors, quieting the cells and disrupting downstream signaling involved in depression.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200-ketamine-receptor-transmitter-neuroscience-1024x683.webp)
Ketamine targets lateral habenula, setting off cascade of antidepressant effects
The drug’s affinity for overactive cells in the “anti-reward” region may help explain its rapid and long-lasting results.