Hear, hear: A comparison of brain activity in three genetic models of autism demonstrated different mechanisms that lead to changes in auditory processing, according to a new study in zebrafish. The genetic lines examined—each carrying variants of FMR1, MECP2 or CNTNAP2—displayed altered sensory behaviors, such as hyper-responsiveness and reduced habituation. As for brain circuitry, the […]
Beginning its third season of a five-year contract with the St. Joseph School District, Apple Bus Co. executives are proud of the recent improvements and ask for a measure of grace in the inevitable growing pains. Mark Alexander, general manager of St. Joseph for the Cleveland, Missouri-based company, spoke on Friday about the most influential […]
