Frégnac, who died on 18 October at the age of 73, built his career by meeting neuroscience’s complexity straight on. Source: Spectrum News

By Rosa Mackay There once was a quiet young lady called Christa. She lived in a house with her mom, dad and sister. She spent days with her puppy just horsing around. But when she was with people some things got her down. (Sister) “Don’t like playing with others? Well that’s just n…

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 16 December.Source: Spectrum News

The cortex is filled with excitatory local synapses, but we know little about their role in brain function. New experimental tools, along with ideas from artificial intelligence, are poised to change that.Source: Spectrum News

by John Testore Victimization and Criticism stop us from Achieving. Self-awareness and Acceptance are the antonyms of Victimization and Criticism. The latter are the main obstacles in ADHD, although common in Autism to a lesser extent. Autism and ASD are two distinct disorders sharing some traits. …

Neuroscience textbooks can be prohibitively expensive for some undergraduate students. A new open-access alternative seeks to change that.Source: Spectrum News

Our research ecosystem isn't built to deliver the breakthroughs needed to understand intelligence at scale. We need a dedicated research institution to take up the task.Source: Spectrum News

Author Anika Hoybjerg discusses the importance of selecting meaningful goals. By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA  As professionals in applied behavior analysis and related fields, it is our greatest privilege to work with those in our care. We have a responsib…

Rare genetic variants in a protein-folding complex contribute to a spectrum of phenotypes that encompass brain malformations, intellectual disability, autism and seizures, according to a new “hallmark” study.Source: Spectrum News

The uptick may help the rodents acclimate to temperature hikes and keep their cool. Source: Spectrum News

A background in physics, and his own curiosity, have helped Dmitry Rinberg tackle the complexities of the neuroscience of smell. Source: Spectrum News

By Carrie Farrar My mind is moving rapidly My thoughts, a reverie Of frantic worries entertained Despite the calm I see. ___________________________ My pencil hits the paper In a quest to understand The ruminations haunting me Obsessions that command. ___________________________ Unwavering attention…

A new exhibit that opened last week shows drawings from the influential duo side by side for the first time and recasts them as collaborators. It also reveals lessons for modern scholars.Source: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 9 December.Source: Spectrum News