Science needs neurodiversity

Science. 2024 Apr 26;384(6694):365. doi: 10.1126/science.adq0060. Epub 2024 Apr 25.

Abstract

All brains work differently. Individuals process information and engage with the world in ways that are influenced by a multitude of biological, cultural, and social factors. In the world of science, these differences are what spark innovation. This is why the scientific community needs to better recognize the enormous potential of neurodiversity and bear in mind that certain behavioral and cognitive traits that may strike some as unusual can be catalytic to the scientific quest.

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  • Editorial