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

January 27, 2010 by

An Australian-German team of scientists 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.

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