Researcher Alysson Muotri is using stem cells to study everything from autism to the Zika virus. In this excerpt Muotri discusses stem cell and brain organoid research for possible applications to human diseases. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36301]

Autism (Audio)

Stem Cells and Disease Modeling in a Dish Autism Research via Brain Organoids

Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF. Hari Srinivasan and David Teplitz, UC Berkeley Undergraduates. Tyler Fihe, Autism Consultant. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35792]

Reimagining the Possible for Non-Speaking Autistic People

Neal Rojas, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Division of Developmental Medicine, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35801]

Dangerous or Deadly Cures for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF. Hari Srinivasan and David Teplitz, UC Berkeley Undergraduates. Tyler Fihe, Autism Consultant. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35792]

Heidi M. Feldman, MD, PhD Ballinger-Swindells Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Stanford University School of Medicine Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35786]

Language Nutrition for Language Health: How to Talk to Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Stem Cell research could unlock the mystery of what makes the human brain special. Researcher Alysson Muotri is using stem cells to grow tiny versions of developing human brains in his lab to study everything from autism to the Zika virus. His lab is even looking into how space flight impacts brain development. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 35077]

Using Stem Cells to Research the Brain - Health Matters

The authors of a provocative new paper maintain that many of the behaviors common to autism—including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases—are misinterpreted as a lack of interest in social engagement. On the contrary, they say, many people with autism express a deep longing for social connection. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 35251]

A New​ Perspective on Autism Could Change Interventions

Temple Grandin, influential autistic advocate, author, speaker, and revolutionary scientist, shares her personal experiences and her perspectives on work, education and more. Recorded at the Mainly Mozart. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34911]

Calling All Minds with Temple Grandin

Tony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD describes his lab's efforts to use mouse and IPSC models to find commonalities that give insight into the complex disorder of autism. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34977]

Mouse and Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Models of Autism Associated with Early Brain Overgrowth

Randi J. Hagerman, MD, UC Davis MIND Institute Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34675]

Advances in Targeted Treatments in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP, Family and Community Medicine, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34672]

Autism: Working with Sensory-Movement Differences

Robin L. Hansen, MD, UC Davis MIND Institute Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34674]

Autism Research Update: Implications for Practice

Elliott H. Sherr, MD, PhD. Institute of Human Genetics, UCSF. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32207]

Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Neurologist’s Perspective

Whitney Ence, PhD, BCBA-D. The Service, Training, Advocacy, and Research (STAR) Center for ASD and NDDs. Series: "Autism Programs for Medical Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32210]

The STAR Program

Bennett L. Leventhal, MD. Department of Psychiatry, UCSF. Clinical Director, STAR Center for ASD and NDD. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32208]

Psychopharmacology and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from University of California and other experts.