Andrew Meissen is a New York City-based freelance science writer specializing in neuroscience and technology. His work has appeared in publications such as BrainFacts.org, Photonics Focus and Drug Discovery News.
Andrew Meissen
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Spectrum
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Sequencing trick identifies brain cells affected by large autism-linked mutation
The method, called Orgo-Seq, reveals that a deletion of genes on chromosome 16 increases the proportion of immature neurons and neural precursors in brain organoids derived from people with the mutation.
Sequencing trick identifies brain cells affected by large autism-linked mutation
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Widely distributed brain areas sync to orchestrate decisions in rodents
Multiple brain areas synchronize their activity to help a rodent accumulate the evidence it needs to make a choice, two new studies suggest.
Widely distributed brain areas sync to orchestrate decisions in rodents
Multiple brain areas synchronize their activity to help a rodent accumulate the evidence it needs to make a choice, two new studies suggest.
Cerebellum structure; AMPA receptors; MAGEL2 gene
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 28 October.
Cerebellum structure; AMPA receptors; MAGEL2 gene
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 28 October.
From bench to bot: How important is prompt engineering?
To draft the most effective prompt, assume the stance of teacher.
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