FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·4 min readCreating a 3D Map of the BrainResearchers have developed new software that has been can map out a monkey's brain and easily create a 3D model.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 14, 2015·4 min readAltered Connections Between Eye Contact and Facial Mimicry in AutismA new study investigates how joint attention and spontaneous facial mimicry interact in relation to each other in people with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 13, 2015·5 min readHow the ‘Social Brain’ is Functionally Impaired in AutismAccording to a new study, researchers have identified brain areas linked to social behaviors are insufficiently networked and underdeveloped in children with autism.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 9, 2015·4 min readBrain’s Response to Other People’s Good News Depends on EmpathyFindings could provide new insight into the role of the anterior cingulate cortex in empathy and social behavior disorders, including autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2015·6 min readWired for Cognitive ControlA new study reveals which parts of the brain are most able to exert cognitive control over actions and thoughts.Read More
AutismFeatured·October 2, 2015·2 min readRobot May Help Researchers Unlock the Mysteries of AutismResearchers are using robotic toys to help children with ASD develop language and social skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 1, 2015·4 min readMechanism Behind Cognitive Control of Thoughts DiscoveredA new study provides evidence for how the frontal cortex exerts control over thought and action.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readKey Receptor for Autism Treatment IdentifiedAccording to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 29, 2015·8 min readStudy Identifies 65 Genes Involved in AutismA new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.Read More
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AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 22, 2015·3 min readStudy Reports Rare Genetic Mutations Responsible for Almost Half of Autism CasesResearchers report ultra rare mutations of genes play a casual role in almost half autism spectrum disorder cases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2015·5 min readFemale Mice Sing During CourtshipDiscovery could lead to advances in understanding autism and deficits that may exist in the neural circuitry which underlie social communication.Read More
