In the News
"Back to (brain) basics: MIT neuroscientists are using their knowledge of the brain to generate promising treatments for autism, mental retardation, and Alzheimer's disease,"MITnews, November 3, 2009.
"A possible treatment for Rett Syndrome,"Rett Syndrome News, February 11, 2009.
"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.
"New Thoughts on Autism; Research shows that outside stimuli can turn genes on and off in developing brains," MIT Technology Review, October/November, 2008.
"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.
"Mysterious Brain Cells Linked to Blood Flow; Scientists identify function of cells known as astrocytes,", Scientific American, June 20, 2008.
" Researchers determine which cells mediate the blood flow tracked in fMRI,", MIT Technology Review, June 20, 2008.
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