Williams Syndrome

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the social behavior and social characteristics of Williams syndrome as well as the differences in the brain systems and networks. The paper looks at how individuals with Williams syndrome have specific strengths and weaknesses and notes that the study of the human brain in general may gain much from the study of this syndrome.

Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Introduction
Effect, Social Behavior and Social Characteristics of WS
Brain Differences in Individuals with WS
Major Findings
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Williams Syndrome is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that is rare and is only recently being understood by science, and occurs in only one in 7,500 live births. This condition stems from a deletion, or genetic aberration which results in a missing hormone, on chromosome 7q11.23 and causes the individual to display physical and neuropsychological profile characteristics. Also included in the gene deletion is gene ELN, which is the gene responsible for coding important elastic protein, elastin, in connective tissues that are especially present in the larger blood vessels in the body such as the aorta."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bellugi, Ursula, et al (2007) Affect, Social Behavior, and the Brain in Williams Syndrome. Current Directions in Psychological Science. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, California. Online available at: http://bvox.salk.edu/publications/2007/bellugi_pasley_curr_dir_2007.pdf
• Bhattacharjee, Yudhijit (2005) Friendly Faces and Unusual Minds. Journal of Science Volume 310, Issue 5749. 4 November 2005. Online available at: https://notes.utk.edu/bio/greenberg.nsf/a80806fbebea8dd285257015006e1943/a54d467cc661a3dc852570830051c5f1?OpenDocument
• Chiang, Ming-Chang et al (2007) 3D Pattern of Brain Abnormalities in Williams Syndrome Visualized Using Tenor-Based Morpheometry. Neuroimage. 6 January 2007. Online available at: http://www.loni.ucla.edu/twiki/pub/CCB/CCB_Roadmap2007_UnsolvedProblems_Stats01/MingChangChiang_WilliamsSyndrome_THompson_2007.pdf
• Schultz, Robert T. (2001) Genetics of Childhood Disorders: XXVI. Williams Syndrome and Brain--Behavior Relationships. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. May 2001. Online available at: https://notes.utk.edu/bio/greenberg.nsf/a80806fbebea8dd285257015006e1943/a54d467cc661a3dc852570830051c5f1?OpenDocument
• Bellugi, U. et al (2000) (2000). The neurocognitive profile of Williams syndrome: A complex pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 12, 7-29.

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