Amiel Rosenkranz
Associate Professor
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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Rodent learning sheds light on missed social cues in autism
Many people with autism have trouble interpreting and responding to social cues. Studying how rats learn from each other can provide insights into the human social brain, says Amiel Rosenkranz.
Rodent learning sheds light on missed social cues in autism
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