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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Tomaso Poggio on his quest for theories to explain the fundamental learning abilities of brains and machines
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Alzheimer’s disease and autism; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 12 January.
Alzheimer’s disease and autism; and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 12 January.