Scientists reverse autism-like symptoms in mice by repairing shortened nerve cell structures

A single drug injection reversed autism-like behavior in mice

In a mouse model of autism, a single injection of a designer drug re-grew a shrunken part of the neuron and, within an hour, the mice went from antisocial and compulsive to behaving like healthy controls. That's the finding of a new study in Cell Death & Disease, written up by Eric W. — Read the rest The post A single drug injection reversed autism-like behavior in mice appeared first on Boing Boing.

Scientists reverse autism-like symptoms in mice by repairing shortened nerve cell structures

A recent study published in Cell Death & Disease suggests that specific cellular abnormalities in the brain associated with autism spectrum disorder might be reversible. By artificially activating a targeted neural pathway in a mouse model, scientists successfully restored the structure of a key neuron component and improved social and repetitive behaviors. This provides evidence that some core symptoms of the disorder stem from adaptable brain …