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12 Apr 2019: Simulation neurons could also constitute simple precursors for the amazing cognitive capacities of humans, such as ‘Theory of Mind’.”. ... Our only option is therefore to study these processes in non-human primates, such as marmosets and rhesus

20 Mar 2023: What first got you interested in sleep research? I was interested to understand the neural underpinning of individual differences in the brain linked to cognitive functions, such as general learning ability, ... What does your research show about the

16 Jul 2024: or expensive tests such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans or lumbar puncture, which are not available in all memory clinics. ... standard clinical markers (such as grey matter atrophy or cognitive scores) or clinical diagnosis.

20 Jun 2024: One of his earliest MRC grants, in 1996, was to investigate if autism could be diagnosed in babies as young as 18 months old, and his team showed that it can. ... First, his team found elevated levels of prenatal androgens (sex hormones such as

8 Apr 2005: The Brain Mapping Unit uses statistical analysis and large digital images of brain function to explore the effects of drugs, the process of ageing and neurological disorders such as depression, mania, ... autism and schizophrenia.

15 Nov 2018: This is unlikely to be the whole story, however. Johnson points out that there are also other, more generalised problems in autism, such as subtle motor delays and problems with visual ... In fact, we know that about a third of all mental health problems

12 Jul 2011: yet unknown steps - such as further genetic, brain structure or function differences - take place to cause autism.”. ... the subtypes of complex disorders such as autism.”.

22 Jun 2006: mouth. 20 key facial movements, such as a nod or shake of the head, a raise of the eyebrow or pull on the corner of the mouth have been identified. ... and emotions, as in conditions such as autism and Aspergers syndrome.

30 Mar 2010: More than 2000 samples are already available as a resource for researchers to work with using the latest technology. ... The ensuing data provides insights for various University Departments such as Social Psychology and the Autism Research Centre.

4 Jan 2011: disorders and autism. ... And knowledge gained at the WBIC has helped researchers design new equipment such as the patented scanner that combines PET with MRI, tackling the key problem of how to localise and

18 Aug 2006: Previously, developmental psychologists have argued that people with autism do not find social stimuli – such as smiling faces - rewarding. ... It is commonly referred to as a spectrum condition since the symptoms and characteristics of autism can

6 Feb 2012: Understanding excess. Compulsive acts or habits which are hard to stop occur in people with OCD and other disorders such as autism or substance abuse disorder. ... Men such as Ibn al-Haytham, Avicenna and Ibn al-Shatir. In this lecture Jim Al-Khalili

6 Jul 2006: An estimated 535,000 people have an autism spectrum condition in the UK, a term referring to a range of conditions affecting the brain but which share similar characteristics such as ... Typically, 40% of all children with autism wait more than three

15 Mar 2012: As a result, the academics also advocate for earlier intervention and preventative therapies. ... Novel approaches could include the use of emerging technology such as the use of video games to help children with autism interact socially by increasing

31 Oct 2011: The CGBS data is also being used to promote understanding of topics such as gender identity and autism. ... questions about puberty – such as the onset of adult diseases and conditions,” he said.

16 Jul 2009: 10 of these genes (such as CYP11B1) were involved with sex steroid function, providing support for the role of this class of genes in autism and autistic traits. ... 8 of these genes (such as NTRK1) were involved in neural growth, providing further

20 Jun 2011: These results are in line with the idea that in regions where parents gravitate towards jobs that involve strong ‘systemizing’, such as the IT sector, there will be a higher rate ... These skills are required in disciplines such as engineering,

7 Sep 2006: I am delighted to be helping autism research in this way,” said Jools Holland, ARC’s patron. ... An estimated 535,000 people have an autism spectrum condition in the UK, a term referring to a range of conditions affecting the brain but which share

6 Feb 2012: Diseases of the cerebral cortex range from developmental conditions, such as epilepsy and autism, to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s. ... It will also allow them to recreate brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, in the lab.

20 May 2009: They also completed a questionnaire that asked them to rate themselves on items such as 'I make a warm personal connection with most people', or 'I like to please other people ... The research could also lead to new insights into psychiatric disorders

15 Nov 2010: Amgen Scholar Jamie Stefaniak, is studying medicine at Cambridge University. He carried out research into protein synthesis in developing neurons - a molecular mechanism thought to underlie neurological disorders such as autism

24 Aug 2021: Many autistic people have additional physical health conditions such as epilepsy, or mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. ... Spectrum 10K hopes to answer questions such as why some autistic people have epilepsy or poor mental health

27 Jan 2020: Current treatments for ASD at preschool age are mainly behavioural interventions, such as using play and joint activities between parents and their child to boost language, social and cognitive skills. ... The researchers assessed symptoms using the

18 Feb 2015: Some, such as those that occur in 'germ cells' – which create sperm or eggs – cause changes affecting the individual's offspring. ... Researchers say the increased DNA mutations in the reproductive cells of adolescent boys could explain why the

24 Oct 2014: Indigos will often demedicalise conditions such as ADHD and Autism - seeing them more as manifestations of the disruptive characteristics of these individuals. ... Lyrics reflect new age ideas such as ‘the third eye’, ‘awakening to the truth’ and

16 Jul 2014: This is the first time such a large sample, especially of females with autism, has been studied, since autism is less common in females. ... The results also fit with other research showing that children who go on to have autism show elevated prenatal

27 Feb 2020: such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or developmental language disorder, or of a developmental disorder such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, or autism spectrum disorder. ... Children who had well-connected brain hubs had

9 Aug 2013: This may implicate physiological mechanisms that drive sexual dimorphism, such as prenatal sex hormones and sex-linked genetic mechanisms.”. ... He said: “Autism as a whole is complex and vastly diverse, or heterogeneous, and this new study indicates

23 Sep 2014: Last year, the American Psychiatric Association removed Asperger Syndrome (Asperger’s Disorder) as a separate diagnosis from its diagnostic manual (DSM-5), and instead subsumed it within ‘autism spectrum disorder.’ The ... Although we support the

1 Jul 2021: The team at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge used a ‘mixed methods’ design to consider both the frequency of substance use among autistic individuals, as well as their self-reported ... peers to report using recreational drugs (such as

7 Aug 2020: In these datasets, participants had provided information about their gender identity, and if they received a diagnosis of autism or other psychiatric conditions such as depression or schizophrenia. ... This enables clinicians to better recognize autism

20 May 2009: They also completed a questionnaire that asked them to rate themselves on items such as ‘I make a warm personal connection with most people’, or ‘I like to please other people ... The research could also lead to new insights into psychiatric

7 Dec 2009: They are already known to cause other disorders such as autism and learning difficulties. ... They are already known to cause other disorders such as autism and learning difficulties.".

3 Nov 2015: Carrie Allison. Autistic traits are not the same as having a diagnosis of autism; instead, these are characteristics of personality and behaviour that are found throughout the general population and are ... Everyone has some autistic traits – such as

20 Sep 2006: of treatments: researchaddressing the repair mechanismsof the nervous system followingphysical trauma, such as headinjury or stroke, forms anothermajor theme. ... A paper published recently inScience examines research todetermine the effects on

9 Oct 2018: Philologists work closely with other specialists, such as palaeographers who study handwriting and codicologists who work on the physical nature of manuscripts. ... The immediacy of their circumstances shines through in speedily written apologies such as

6 Aug 2013: This profile resembles – to a lesser degree – that seen in people with autism. ... At first glance, anorexia and autism seem very different, but they both share certain features, such as rigid attitudes and behaviours, a tendency to be very

12 Mar 2018: Professor Simon Baron-Cohen added: “Finding that even a fraction of why we differ in empathy is due to genetic factors helps us understand people such as those with autism who ... This can give rise to disability no less challenging than other kinds of

29 Jul 2019: High levels of prenatal oestrogens were even more predictive of likelihood of autism than were high levels of prenatal androgens (such as testosterone). ... We are interested in understanding autism, not preventing it,” added Professor Baron- Cohen.

1 Aug 2018: This is an important piece of new evidence for the theory that autism is not only caused by genes but also by prenatal sex steroid hormones such as testosterone. ... that autism is not only caused by genes but also by prenatal sex steroid hormones such

22 Jul 2015: Researchers over the past decade have argued that musical preferences reflect explicit characteristics such as age and personality. ... The research may help us understand those at the extremes, such as people with autism, who are strong systemizers.”.

11 Feb 2014: Professor Suckling added: “The sex differences in the limbic system include areas often implicated in psychiatric conditions with biased sex ratios such as autism, schizophrenia, and depression. ... including prenatal sex steroid hormones (such as