
Friday, April 27, 2012
Autism symptoms reduced in rats
An experimental medication was found to reduce autism symptoms in mice, resulting in improved social skills and fewer repetitive
behaviors, researchers from the NIH (National Institutes of Health)
reported. The researchers stressed that although the results of the animal trial
show promise, therapies which work on animals do not necessarily do the
same with humans
It is thought that approximately 1% of children suffer from some kind of
ASD, ranging from mild to severe. Signs and symptoms may include
delayed language skills, repetitive movements, social difficulties,
obsessions, high anxiety, and an extremely strong desire for routine and structure. I think this looks promising and could potentially affect hundreds.

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