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All About Autism BrainNet
It Takes Brains ...to Solve Autism
What is Autism BrainNet?
Autism BrainNet is a new network of four university-based sites across the country that have come together to make brain donation both easier and more useful for future research. Brain donations to any of these sites will contribute to a common pool that will facilitate research by the best autism researchers in the world.
Why is Autism BrainNet Important?
Autism is a disorder of brain development. In order to make progress in all areas of autism research, scientists need to study brains. Understanding what is different about the genetics or structure of the brain will give autism researchers essential information to develop better treatments and ultimately prevent the debilitating symptoms of autism.
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