… in structures called striosomes, may account for the mood disorders that are often seen in the early stages of the … that affect the striatum, such as Parkinson’s disease and autismspectrum disorder, the researchers say. Manolis Kellis, a …
… this is a place of innovation.” A blossoming field yields autism insights The new trail led to “neuroimmunology.” Her … (MIA) that the link between MIA and the development of autism-like behavioral abnormalities in offspring was a … risk of maternal infection leading to neurodevelopmental disorders, prevent the development of disease, and mitigate …
… other could yield new approaches to treating neurological disorders. When Gloria Choi was making plans to launch her … with a much higher risk of their children developing autism. Their work on this phenomenon, known as maternal … can temporarily reduce some of the behavioral symptoms of autism. Above: Associate Professor Gloria Cho studies how …
… to, and can be marshalled to treat, developmental brain disorders.” Synapses are the connections neurons make to form … eye. Bear’s lab has also advanced potential therapies for autismspectrumdisorders including Fragile X syndrome, in which the …
… during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of autism-like social behavior deficits in offspring. But a huge … The original association between maternal infection and autism risk in progeny had been established in humans and the … study is not easy but fortunately, one of Korea’s foremost autism physicians was visiting around the corner at the Broad …
… for neural connections Learning, memory and behavioral disorders can arise when the connections between neurons, … new treatments for a disorder called Fragile X that causes autism. Two classic forms of plasticity are that synapses … research, its translation to potential amblyopia and autism treatments, and his career of mentorship. Read more …