Hyper-Plasticity and Savantism

Doctor Gul Dolen postulates on a potential relationship between savantism and hyper-plasticity.

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2371. Autism - A Synapse-Opathy

Doctor Gul Dolen defines synapse-opathies as disease where the synapse is the part of the brain that is disrupted. Fragile X and autism are examples.

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  • Source: G2C

2365. Fragile X Syndrome - A Cause and Cure?

Doctor Gul Dolen explains that Fragile X syndrome can be considered a disorder of plasticity, mediated by metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors, and potentially treatable with pharmaceuticals.

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884. Background to Autism

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2363. Fragile X Syndrome

Doctor Gul Dolen describes the key characteristics of Fragile X syndrome, which can include problems with language, mental retardation, and symptoms of autism.

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2369. The Visual Cortex and Plasticity

Doctor Gul Dolen describes how the brain learns through plasticity, making particular reference to the visual cortex.

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2367. Biochemical Treatments for Autism?

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839. Plasticity and Intelligence

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881. Hotspot for Autism Genes

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1079. Autism and Mental Retardation

Portia Iversen explains that it is a misconception that the majority of autistic individuals are mentally retarded.

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2251. Thinking

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