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Autism is more heritable in boys than in girls
https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/autism-is-more-heritable-in-boys-than-in-girls/
Published: September 19, 2024 04:00
If boys have greater inherited liability for autism, the female protective effect may not fully explain the sex difference in prevalence.
This paper changed my life ā āResponse of hippocampal synapses to natural stimulation patterns,ā by Dobrunz and Stevens
Published: September 17, 2024 04:00
The work demonstrated how to effectively combine controlled in-vitro experiments and the messiness of natural brain patterns.
CDKL5 gene; cerebrospinal fluid; drug combo for fragile X syndrome
Published: September 17, 2024 04:00
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 16 September.
Repeat scans reveal brain changes that precede childbirth
Published: September 16, 2024 15:00
A detailed look at a āpregnant brainā highlights a need to investigate the neural alterations that occur during a transition experienced by nearly 140 million people worldwide each year.
Reconstructing dopamineās link to reward
https://www.thetransmitter.org/dopamine/reconstructing-dopamines-link-to-reward/
Published: September 13, 2024 04:00
The field is grappling with whether to modify the long-standing theory of reward prediction errorāor abandon it entirely.
Dopamine and the need for alternative theories
https://www.thetransmitter.org/dopamine/dopamine-and-the-need-for-alternative-theories/
Published: September 13, 2024 04:00
Some experimental findings are inconsistent with the dominant model of reward prediction error, highlighting the need for alternative testable and falsifiable models for dopamine function.
Does a new theory of dopamine replace the classic model?
https://www.thetransmitter.org/dopamine/does-a-new-theory-of-dopamine-replace-the-classic-model/
Published: September 13, 2024 04:00
My answer would be no, but the model poses challenges that will sharpen our understanding of dopamine and learning.
Parasite-based tool delivers MECP2 and other proteins to neurons
Published: September 12, 2024 04:00
A method that uses a common brain parasite could help replenish the proteins deficient in Rett syndrome and other conditions.
Kim Stachenfeld on the dance between neuroscience and artificial intelligence
Published: September 11, 2024 04:00
As a researcher at both Google DeepMind and Columbia University, Stachenfeld offers cross-disciplinary insight into how to understand the brain.