Brain’s Insular Cortex Yields Clues for New Autism Treatments

Scientists from Harvard University and the Max-Planck Institute have unraveled a neural circuit that could play an important role in autism. The insular cortex is an integral “hub,”combining sensory, emotional and cognitive content. Not surprisingly, alterations in insular structure and function have been reported in many psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety disorders, depression, addiction and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

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