Why normal kids with Rett syndrome become abnormal later?
April 14th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A study has unravelled the mystery as to why children suffering from Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder on the autism spectrum, start out developing normally in infancy and ... Read more...
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Films have power to threaten subtly: Nandita Das
April 12th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Why do people want to ban films and books? Because these have the power to affect the subconscious, however subtly, believes actor-director Nandita Das, who has ... Read more...
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Infant fixing gaze could be early signal of autism
September 3rd, 2010 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Infants fixing their gaze on a particular object for a long time could be an early indication of developing autism, say researchers.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability and ... Read more...
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Infant’s gaze may be early indicator of autism
September 2nd, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): An infant's gaze may be an early, although subtle, marker for autism, says a new study.Researchers at Kennedy Krieger, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Delaware, ... Read more...
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Why ”relearning” tends to be easier than starting ”from scratch”
November 18th, 2008 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Ever wondered why is it easier to re-learn riding a bicycle, even if we haven''t practiced for years? Well, now scientists at the Max Planck Institute of ... Read more...
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