Ever since synaptic gene mutations were discovered in autism, the scientific world has been obsessed [1, 2]. Interestingly, however, these synapse-specific genes make up only a small minority of autism […]
A few weeks ago I wrote about cell stress and its relationship with epilepsy. I reviewed how the accumulation of misfolded proteins within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can lead to […]
A good deal of my recent work has been focused on studying deviations to neuronal identity in relation to autism etiology. Though we use the term “neuron” to describe large […]
I’ve written previously about the dual excitatory-inhibitory roles GABA plays during development and adulthood. Interestingly, when it comes to many neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and epilepsy, we keep revisiting this […]
My last few blog posts on Science Over a Cuppa have focused on some of our recent genomics work involving neuronal immaturity in autism [1, 2]. Specifically, I’ve talked about […]
Just this month we published our latest manuscript in the journal, Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, titled, “Genetics studies indicate that neural induction and early neuronal maturation are disturbed in autism.” […]
Awhile back, I wrote about how the neurotransmitter, GABA, can behave as an excitatory signal in certain cell types rather than the inhibitory signal with which we’re more familiar. As […]
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, otherwise more commonly known by its acronym, “GABA,” is a primary neurotransmitter of the central nervous system. While most of us may be more familiar with the concept […]
Back in 2012, researchers associated with the M.I.N.D. Institute in California reported a study in which significant links were found between a “Metabolic Syndrome” in mothers and the occurrence of […]
An Overview of Hybridization in Birds
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A site discussing autism related issues
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An exploration of the debate
Notes and opinions focused on the intersection of science, education, politics, and diversity.
BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS
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Autism from the view of the self taught immunologist, neurobiologist, psychologist, gastroenterologist, geneticist.
The elephant in this jungle!
Just like the horse whisperer - but with more pages
