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The Social Brain Network and Autism

Available research data in Autism suggests the role of a network of brain areas, often known as the ‘social brain’. Recent studies highlight the role of genetic mutations as underlying patho-mechanism in Autism. This mini review, discusses the basic concepts behind social brain networks, theory of m...

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Autor principal: Misra, Vivek
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Indian Academy of Neurosciences 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4117155/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25206065
http://dx.doi.org/10.5214/ans.0972.7531.210208
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Sumario:Available research data in Autism suggests the role of a network of brain areas, often known as the ‘social brain’. Recent studies highlight the role of genetic mutations as underlying patho-mechanism in Autism. This mini review, discusses the basic concepts behind social brain networks, theory of mind and genetic factors associated with Autism. It critically evaluates and explores the relationship between the behavioral outcomes and genetic factors providing a conceptual framework for understanding of autism.