Showing posts with label Journal of Neuroscience. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journal of Neuroscience. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Brain Scan Can Detect Autism, Study

In a recent study, scientists from the United Kingdom were able to develop a 15-minute brain scan technique which they brainhope it could be used to diagnose autism among children, in a way that reduces the time and costs needed for identifying the disorder. The brain scan technique was developed during a study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London. The technique was used on adults and it showed about 90% accuracy in diagnosing autism. The study is published in The Journal of Neuroscience.