Thomas Bourgeron
Professor
University Paris Diderot
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Expliquer la résilience à l’autisme peut faire naître de nouvelles thérapies
Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies
Some individuals who have autism mutations show no signs of the condition; understanding why may lead to treatments.
Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies
Questions for Thomas Bourgeron: In search of ‘second hits’
Taking a close look at people who have a mutation in a known autism gene may reveal why these people often have vastly different characteristics.
Questions for Thomas Bourgeron: In search of ‘second hits’
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Organoid study reveals shared brain pathways across autism-linked variants
The genetic variants initially affect brain development in unique ways, but over time they converge on common molecular pathways.
Organoid study reveals shared brain pathways across autism-linked variants
The genetic variants initially affect brain development in unique ways, but over time they converge on common molecular pathways.
Single gene sways caregiving circuits, behavior in male mice
Brain levels of the agouti gene determine whether African striped mice are doting fathers—or infanticidal ones.
Single gene sways caregiving circuits, behavior in male mice
Brain levels of the agouti gene determine whether African striped mice are doting fathers—or infanticidal ones.
Inner retina of birds powers sight sans oxygen
The energy-intensive neural tissue relies instead on anaerobic glucose metabolism provided by the pecten oculi, a structure unique to the avian eye.
Inner retina of birds powers sight sans oxygen
The energy-intensive neural tissue relies instead on anaerobic glucose metabolism provided by the pecten oculi, a structure unique to the avian eye.