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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

12 Jul 2024: People with conditions such as COPD (smoking-related lung damage), cystic fibrosis (CF), and non-CF bronchiectasis, are particularly susceptible.</p> <p>How <em>P. ... experiencing postnatal depression.</p> <p>Professor Farooqi said: “While some

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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