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How the Brain is Wired for Attention
Published November 2, 2010
in Science Daily
University of Utah (U of U) medical researchers have uncovered a wiring diagram that shows how the brain pays attention to visual, cognitive, sensory, and motor cues. The research provides a critical foundation for the study of abnormalities in attention that can be seen in many brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit disorder.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101101151724.htm
Filed under: Brain Development, Brain Imaging, Screening