A single drug injection reversed autism-like behavior in mice

In a new study published in Cell Death and Disease, researchers demonstrated that a single injection of an experimental drug could reverse autism-like behavior in mice. Within an hour of treatment, the drug regrew a shrunken component of neurons, and the mice shifted from antisocial, compulsive behavior to acting like healthy controls. However, the effect proved temporary. The finding, reported by Boing Boing, offers a potential therapeutic pathway, though translating it to humans remains a distant prospect.

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