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  FRIDAY, July 21, 2006

 

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UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute researchers find fewer neurons in the amygdala of males with autism

Researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute have discovered that the brains of males with autism have fewer neurons in the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotion and memory. The study, published in the July 19 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, is the first neuroanatomical study to quantify a key difference in the autistic amygdala. (more...)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Entries, sponsorships sought for Mark Wineinger Golf Tournament

Discounted tickets to State Fair for sale July 26

Discounted Marine World tickets available to UC Davis employees

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Grand opening ceremonies celebrate new Kiwanis Family House (photo)

Dean of the College of Biological Sciences named

Research to Prevent Blindness provides $110,000 grant to UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job listings at UC Davis Health System

 

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