Researchers from several institutions, carried out a study to elucidate the role of zinc (Zn) supplementation on the plasma concentration and gene expression, as well as the effects on cognitive-motor performance, in a cohort of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The results obtained in the study assessed the fundamental role of Zn and its…
Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, has focused her professional career on exploring ways to use tech to maximize human potential. But when her son was diagnosed with autism, she worked to build a face- and expression-recognition system for Google Glass designed to interpret others’ facial expressions in real-time. In this mesmerizing Quartz essay, she gives…