A single dose reversed autism-like symptoms in adult mice within hours

Researchers discovered that mild inflammation during pregnancy led mouse offspring to develop autism-like symptoms, including brain overactivity, sensory sensitivity, repetitive behaviors, and increased seizure risk. ScienceDaily reports that a single dose of rapamycin reversed nearly all of these symptoms within about two hours. Though the benefits proved temporary, the finding suggests that adult brain circuits may retain far more flexibility than scientists previously thought.

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