Thomas Bourgeron
Professor
University Paris Diderot
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Expliquer la résilience à l’autisme peut faire naître de nouvelles thérapies
Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies
Some individuals who have autism mutations show no signs of the condition; understanding why may lead to treatments.
Explaining ‘resilience’ in autism may seed new therapies
Questions for Thomas Bourgeron: In search of ‘second hits’
Taking a close look at people who have a mutation in a known autism gene may reveal why these people often have vastly different characteristics.
Questions for Thomas Bourgeron: In search of ‘second hits’
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Five new neuroscience books, and other notable titles from 2026
The Transmitter’s summer reading list includes an autopsy of the Human Brain Project, an overview of the neuroscience of motherhood and a memoir from a pioneer in Huntington’s disease research.
Five new neuroscience books, and other notable titles from 2026
The Transmitter’s summer reading list includes an autopsy of the Human Brain Project, an overview of the neuroscience of motherhood and a memoir from a pioneer in Huntington’s disease research.