24th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A clue to the causes of autism and mental retardation lies in the synapse, the tiny intercellular junction that rapidly transfers information from one neuron to the next. Neuroscientists report that a protein called APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) plays a key role in synapse maturation, and APC dysfunction prevents the synapse function required for typical » Read More
23rd August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
People with Williams syndrome — known for their indiscriminate friendliness and ease with strangers — process spoken language differently from people with autism spectrum disorders — characterized by social withdrawal and isolation — researchers found. Read More
20th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A new study has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders process sensory information such as sound, touch and vision differently than typically developing children. Read More
19th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
For more than a century, clinical investigators have focused on early life as a source of adult psychopathology. Although the hypothesized mechanisms have evolved, a central notion remains: early life is a period of unique sensitivity during which experience confers enduring effects. Read More
17th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Autism researchers have found that autism can be partially explained by abnormalities in certain genes. The group’s results could, in the long run, pave the way for more appropriate treatments for autism. Read More
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