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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.
X-chromosome genes; neurobiology of infant crying; MCHAT in preemies
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 September.
![Research image of astrocytes and microglia in mouse brains.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1200-spotted-20240903-1024x683.webp)
X-chromosome genes; neurobiology of infant crying; MCHAT in preemies
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 September.
‘Place cells’ help guide freely swimming zebrafish larvae
The newly found cells function like those in mammals, revealing that spatial cognition evolved earlier than previously thought.
![Research image of place cells plotted onto a reference zebrafish larva brain.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/zebrafishscan-landscape-1200-1024x692.webp)
‘Place cells’ help guide freely swimming zebrafish larvae
The newly found cells function like those in mammals, revealing that spatial cognition evolved earlier than previously thought.
CHD8 gene; minority participation in research; machine-learning autism screen
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 August.
![Research image visualizing cell-to-cell communications in cerebral organoids.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fig7B-1200-1024x692.webp)
CHD8 gene; minority participation in research; machine-learning autism screen
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 August.
Second paper from lab of Nobel Prize winner to be retracted
The paper was corrected in May, but comments on PubPeer spurred further analysis.
![Photograph of Thomas Sudhof with his hand on his chin.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1200-sudhof-retraction-transmitter-neuroscience-1024x683.webp)
Second paper from lab of Nobel Prize winner to be retracted
The paper was corrected in May, but comments on PubPeer spurred further analysis.
Skeptics challenge claims of Alzheimer’s disease transmission via growth hormone
Some people who received cadaver-derived human growth hormone may not have Alzheimer’s as previously suggested, according to a new Perspective article.
![Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing an amyloid plaque in a brain with Alzheimer’s disease.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Transmissible-Alzheimers-neuro-1200-1024x683.webp)
Skeptics challenge claims of Alzheimer’s disease transmission via growth hormone
Some people who received cadaver-derived human growth hormone may not have Alzheimer’s as previously suggested, according to a new Perspective article.
Neurons’ spikes may convey their whereabouts
The time lag between spurts of activity holds anatomical information, according to a preprint.
![Illustration of a neuron with cardinal directions superimposed over it as on a compass.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/compass-neuron-1200-1024x692.webp)
Neurons’ spikes may convey their whereabouts
The time lag between spurts of activity holds anatomical information, according to a preprint.
Task swap prompts data do-over for autism auditory perception study
The investigators retracted their paper after other researchers pointed out the error; the original team plans to redo the experiment, according to one author.
![Illustration of a red pencil with a white eraser that is being used against a white sheet of paper.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/correction-1200-1024x692.webp)
Task swap prompts data do-over for autism auditory perception study
The investigators retracted their paper after other researchers pointed out the error; the original team plans to redo the experiment, according to one author.
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From bench to bot: Does AI really make you a more efficient writer?
A more significant benefit may lie in improving quality, refining tone and reducing cognitive burden. But beware of bias.
![Computer-generated illustration of a pencil.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/APpencil-1200-1024x692.webp)
From bench to bot: Does AI really make you a more efficient writer?
A more significant benefit may lie in improving quality, refining tone and reducing cognitive burden. But beware of bias.
Biosensors and being fearless with Lin Tian
Tian discusses protein function and structure, and the historic city in China where she was born.
![Illustrated portrait of Lin Tian.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lin-tian-synaptic-1200-1024x683.webp)
Biosensors and being fearless with Lin Tian
Tian discusses protein function and structure, and the historic city in China where she was born.
Crafting tales of science with Theanne Griffith
A lifelong passion for writing helped the neuroscientist land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
![Photograph of Theanne Griffith sitting at a table with her hands interlocked over a stack of books, with one that she has published at the very top.](https://www.thetransmitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Theanne-Griffiths-neuro-1200-1024x683.webp)
Crafting tales of science with Theanne Griffith
A lifelong passion for writing helped the neuroscientist land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.