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Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

| June 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Brain scans detect early signs of autism Public release date: 27-Jun-2012[ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Anita Karanita.kar@mcgill.ca514-398-3376McGill University Brain scans detect early signs of autism This release is available in French.

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Brain-imaging Differences Evident At 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism

Brain-imaging Differences Evident At 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism

| February 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that autism does not appear suddenly in young children, but instead develops over time during infancy.

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Neural Pathway May be Missing in Tone-deaf People

Neural Pathway May be Missing in Tone-deaf People

| August 19, 2009 | 0 Comments

Nerve fibers that link perception and motor regions of the brain are disconnected in tone-deaf people, according to new research in the August 19 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of the population may be tone deaf – unable to sing in tune. The new finding identifies a [...]

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