What a Tooth Reveals About Autism
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About 1 percent of the world population has Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD – It’s a spectrum of developmental disorders that affect people’s ability to interact and communicate with other people. And it’s a challenge for scientists to study, too. Take Jackson. He’s a 6 year old that loves being outside and learning about dinosaurs, but he has trouble interacting and talking with other people. He’s part of the one percent of people living with ASD. But it’s tricky to know if and how the brains of kids with ASD are different from those without ASD. Scientists can’t just open up our heads and take out the brain cells or neurons to study. And that’s when neurobiologist Alysson Muotri enlisted the help of the tooth fairy. Seriously. Alysson ask...
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About 1 percent of the world population has Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD – It’s a spectrum of developmental disorders that affect people’s ability to interact and communicate with other people. And it’s a challenge for scientists to study, too. Take Jackson. He’s a 6 year old that loves being outside and learning about dinosaurs, but he has trouble interacting and talking with other people. He’s part of the one percent of people living with ASD. But it’s tricky to know if and how the brains of kids with ASD are different from those without ASD. Scientists can’t just open up our heads and take out the brain cells or neurons to study. And that’s when neurobiologist Alysson Muotri enlisted the help of the tooth fairy. Seriously. Alysson ask...
