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"Scientists Spot Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome,"US News & World Report, February 10, 2009.

"Autism Consortium Members Publish in PNAS: Mechanism, Treatment for Rett Syndrome," BioCompare.com, February 10, 2009.

"A possible treatment for Rett syndrome: MIT study suggests molecule can reverse some symptoms," MIT News Office, February 9, 2009.

"Multiple Genes Implicated In Autism; Discovery Could Lead To Drugs Targeting Gene Interactions," MIT News Office, February 9, 2009.

"2 Genes Implicated in Autism," US News & World Report, February 9, 2009.

"Growth hormone could help reverse autism-like condition in girls," Telegraph.co.uk, February 9, 2009.

"Picturing our thoughts, "Boston Globe, August 17, 2008.

"Brain scientists spot nature/nurture gene link," MIT News Office, July 15, 2008.

"Star-Shaped Brain Cells May Provide the Actual Food for Thought,", Discover Magazine, June 23, 2008.

"IIT alumnus unveils cells that make brain imaging possible,", Thaindian News, June 20, 2008.

" Researchers determine which cells mediate the blood flow tracked in fMRI,", MIT Technology Review, June 20, 2008.

"MIT unlocks mystery behind brain imaging,", MIT News Office, June 19, 2008.

"Star-Shaped Brain Cells Make Scans Possible, ", The Washington Post, June 19, 2008.

" New role for supporting brain cells, ", The Scientist, June 19, 2008.

"Big MIT contingent at Society for Neuroscience meeting,", MIT News, October 31, 2007.