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Lack of 'Mirror Neurons' Linked to Autism

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the reverse-the-polarity dept.

FruFox writes "A recent study has pointed to a possible link between autism and lack of so-called 'mirror neurons' , either physically or functionally. This provides the first solid physical evidence to back up the theory that autism's root cause is a profound lack of empathy. This probably impacts the world of Asperger's Syndrome as well. Many Slashdot readers are undoubtedly familiar with the world of Asperger's / autism."

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  1. Oh, and better add the Autism Research Centre by jd · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's at Cambridge University, so they have plenty of Austistic Spectrum test subjects (most of the students and staff, for example).

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