Tag: autism

Brain cells show teamwork in short-term memory

From the University of Western Ontario press release: Nerve cells in our brains work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, and are not solo artists as previously… Read more »

Protein called GRASP1 is needed to strengthen brain circuits

From the Johns Hopkins University press release: Learning and memory depend on cells’ ability to strengthen and weaken circuits in the brain. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that… Read more »

Increased reaction to stress linked to gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

From the University of Missouri-Columbia media release: One in 45 American children lives with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these children… Read more »