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As compared to the control brain (top), the autistic brain (bottom) shows weaker inter-hemispheric synchronization in several areas, particularly the superior temporal gyrus (light blue) and the inferior frontal gyrus (red)
Identifying Autism Early
19.09.2011
Brain & Behavior
A new biological marker for autism may enable early diagnosis
As compared to the control brain (top), the autistic brain (bottom) shows weaker inter-hemispheric synchronization in several areas, particularly the superior temporal gyrus (light blue) and the inferior frontal gyrus (red)
Weak Synchronization in Toddler Brains May Be a Biological Marker for Autism
24.07.2011
Brain & Behavior

The finding, by Weizmann Institute scientists, could lead to the development of tools for early diagnosis

To See or Not to See
To See or Not to See
14.01.2010
Brain & Behavior

Weizmann Institute scientists find a burst of neural activity at the transition between not seeing and seeing, revealing a clear threshold that...

Standing: (l-r) Eran Dayan, Dr. Son Preminger, Dr. Guido Hesselman and Lior Fisch. Sitting: (l-r) Roye Salomon, Michal Ramot, Ido Davidesko, Prof. Rafael Malach and Michal Harel. Constant activity
Screen Saver
01.05.2009
Brain & Behavior

Our brain cells are constantly active, even when our eyes are closed and our feet up

Behind Closed Eyes
Behind Closed Eyes
04.02.2009
Brain & Behavior
Weizmann Institute research shows our brain's sense centers are...
comparison of brain activity: prefrontal areas are significantly activated during introspection, while a completely different network of more posterior areas are active when people are intensely engaged in perceptual tasks
Lost in Thought
01.10.2006
Brain & Behavior
When we're engaged in a demanding task, we literally "lose" our sense of self
Lost in Thought
Lost in Thought
17.05.2006
Brain & Behavior
 What happens in our brains when we “lose ourselves” in an experience?
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A Rose by Any Other Name
A Rose by Any Other Name
01.10.2004
Brain & Behavior

Do we all see the same rose -- or the same movie?

Models of Cancer
Models of Cancer
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Brain & Behavior, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

Scientists say that the mouse is the workhorse of modern biology

A Rose By Any Other Name
A Rose By Any Other Name
15.04.2004
Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Research at the Weizmann Institute yields clues to the question: “Do we experience seeing in the same way as others...

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