Christopher Cowan
Associate professor of neuroscience and psychiatry
Medical University of South Carolina
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Misdirected neurons may underlie autism symptoms
Proteins that help guide neurons to their correct destination in the brain may be involved in autism, says Christopher Cowan.
Misdirected neurons may underlie autism symptoms
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Reporter’s notebook: Highlights from INSAR 2026
At the 25th annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, scientists, clinicians and self-advocates gathered to discuss topics such as autism genetics and the gap between clinical trials and real-world benefits.
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Scientists push back against stricter European Research Council grant application rules
In an open letter, scientists call the ERC’s suggestion to block grant reapplications for an additional year “at odds with scientific excellence.”
Scientists push back against stricter European Research Council grant application rules
In an open letter, scientists call the ERC’s suggestion to block grant reapplications for an additional year “at odds with scientific excellence.”