Brain network active at birth linked to social behavior later in life

Paying less attention to faces is one of the key markers of autism spectrum disorder. But while researchers have begun to ...

Experiment explores contribution of neural, epigenetic and behavioral factors to autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to be experienced by roughly 1 in 127 ...
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Adults with autism show similar brain mapping of body parts as typically developing adults

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication and repetitive behavior. Previous research reveals that people with ASD ...
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Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...
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UTA research seeks new answers to brain disorders

Xi Zhu studies PTSD, depression, OCD and brain development to uncover markers that could lead to more precise care ...

From breast cancer to autism, visualization of oxytocin receptor enables new imaging approaches

Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed fluorescent peptide tracers that can simultaneously visualize and activate the oxytocin receptor. This receptor—also known as the love/bonding ...