Monday, May 03, 2010

How to measure attention span of a fly: Implications for ADHD, autism in humans

How to measure attention span of a fly: Implications for ADHD, autism in humans: "An Australian-German team of scientists at Freie Universität and the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia, has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans."