Researchers identify important role for gene in 16p11.2 deletion autism
Study finds that major vault protein is needed for homeostatic plasticity.
Simons Center for the Social Brain
Temple Grandin: Look at what people can do, not what they can’t
In talks at MIT, noted behavioral expert suggests encouraging skills of people with autism.
New findings reveal genetic brain disorders converge at the synapse
Picower Institute researchers show that different causes of autism and intellectual disability respond to the same treatment.
Striking the cord: Optical control of motor functions
Grad student Chi Lu and colleagues demonstrate a highly flexible polymer probe for triggering spinal-cord neurons with light and simultaneously recording their activity.
Autism as a disorder of prediction
Researchers suggest autism stems from a reduced ability to make predictions, leading to anxiety.
Poster session showcases UROP projects
Students presented the results of their summer UROP projects at the MIT Simons Center.
Simons Center for the Social Brain offers seed grants, postdoc fellowships
Deadline for applications is September 30
Exploring a breakdown in communication
Study reveals linguistic deficits behind autistic children’s difficulties understanding other people.
Simons Center for the Social Brain offering seed grants, postdoc fellowships
Deadline for applications is February 28.
Simons Center for the Social Brain offering seed grants, postdoc fellowships
Deadline for application is August 31.